Coach Carey Martin Zegart of Sand Springs, Oklahoma passed from this life on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the age of 61. He was born on August 29, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to Arnold J. Zegart and Debbie (Kasdan) Zegart Straight.
Carey loved to travel and lived in several places over his lifetime following coaching placements from Kentucky to Florida and Texas to Oklahoma. He was a resident of Sand Springs, Oklahoma for the past ten years. He married Darla Kaye (Satterfield) Zegart on August 29, 2011 in Cleburne, Texas.
He enjoyed basketball and being a college basketball coach. His favorite team being Big Blue Nation; University of Kentucky. He adored his niece Brittany and would often be found teasing her or listening to her many academic accomplishments. He loved his nephew Cory and never wanted to miss a basketball or soccer game as he grew up. He was often on the sidelines of his grandsons’ soccer games cheering and sideline coaching them as well.
One of Carey’s greatest accomplishments was that he brought joy to wherever he went. He loved to make people laugh and didn’t mind being silly to bring about a smile or giggle. He loved weightlifting and holds a state record in Oklahoma. He also loved Thai food and Star Trek. He was a huge animal lover and treated his dogs; Coco, Belle, and Shelbie like his children. Wherever there were animals or children, Carey could be found. He was always a child at heart.
He founded Zegart Studios in Sand Springs with his wife and while he was not an artist himself he loved to admire the work of others and encourage young people to find their creativity in a safe place. Carey gave his heart to Christ and was active in the community leading out in Bible studies at his and his wife’s art studio. He would pray and mentor individuals whether they were longtime friends or simply people that walked into the studio off the street. He was a lot of things to a lot of people; a coach, a husband, a son, a brother, a dad, and a grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his mother Debbie (Kasdan) Zegart Straight. He is survived by his beloved wife Darla (Satterfield) Zegart of the home. Father Arnold Zegart and wife Carol of Louisville, KY. Sister Mindy Turba and husband Carl of Lutz, FL. Daughter Amanda Pilgrim and husband Michael of Broken Arrow, OK. Grandchildren Jason, Hunter, and Alexander Pilgrim of Broken Arrow, OK. Niece Brittany Turba-Bulone and husband Philip Bulone of Tampa, FL. Nephew Cory Turba of Lutz, FL. And a multitude of friends and family.
A family hour will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 6:00-7:00pm at Gordon Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma.
Funeral service will be on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm at the Community Christian Church in Durant, Oklahoma with a graveside service afterwards at the Bokchito Cemetery in Bokchito, Oklahoma.
If you are interested in remembering Carey via a donation, you can make donations to ZegART Studios - worthy student fund. Carey and Darla founded this studio to reach out to people of all ages and backgrounds in the community to create art and joy. It was Carey's wish that we continue with this outreach.
Zegart Studios
Attn: Worthy Student Fund
700 E. Charles Page Blvd.
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home in Durant.