Johnny Alton Coble
Nov 11,1943 - Jul 31,2018
Posted by Martha Reddout

Marietta Monitor
10 Aug 2018, Page 4

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 6 in the Leon Cemetery.

Johnny passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Bixby.

Born October 31, 1943 in Leon, Johnny was the last of three children born to Walter Franklin and Amy R. Chambers Coble. Receiving his education in nearby Marietta, Johnny enjoyed playing basketball for the Marietta Indians and also participating in the school band where he received the John Philip Sousa music award his senior year. One of the highlights of Johnny’s youth was working summers alongside his father for the Red River Valley Rural Electric Coop. Following high school, Johnny furthered his education attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. There, he joined a band called the Mutineers. It seemed the group quickly created a local and even regional following. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in 1966. He then moved to Hominy where he began student teaching and ultimately his career as an educator. Another new venture, Johnny simultaneously joined the Army National Guard in August of 1966. He continued this service and passion until October of 2003 when he retired as Command Sergeant Major – having graduated from Sergeant Major Academy in 1966. The first public school teacher in Oklahoma to be called to active duty during Desert Storm, Johnny proudly served his country overseas from November 1990 until May of 1991. Once back home, he completed his career as an educator with Tulsa Public Schools, retiring in December of 1994. Throughout his career, Johnny taught business classes, physical education classes and was even a coach. A son, brother, educator and a soldier, Johnny was also the beloved and proud father of two: son, Bradley John Coble and daughter, Alicia Paige Coble Wedding. Eventually, he also became the proud grandfather to four grandchildren: Addison, Mia, Hannah and Tripp. When Johnny found himself with spare time, he was probably on his motorcycle out on the open road or somewhere pursuing his musical passion of playing and singing. In addition, he was a lover of sports and it was because of the OKC Thunder, and some mutual friends, that Johnny met his wife, Jan. Now Jan had Johnny at free Thunder tickets, but Johnny had Jan once she laid eyes on him and, “he smelled good, had a flat tummy and a cute butt,” said Jan. Johnny was a man who loved and was loved. He was a mentor, a leader and a fighter. He has been described as: strong, compassionate, giving and dedicated. The impact his life made is far-reaching and the love that he shared with his family and friends will never be duplicated.

Preceding him in death were his parents and siblings, Freddie Lee Coble and Carolyn Ann Hallum.

Family members left to carry on Johnny’s legacy include his loving wife, Jan Boyne-Coble of the home; children, Bradley John Coble and wife Monica of Tulsa and Alicia Paige Wedding and husband Thomas of Bixby; four grandchildren, Addison, Mia and Hannah Johnson and Tripp Coble; brother-in-law, Paul Hallum of Burneyville; nephew, Derek Hallum and wife Darla and their daughter, Beth of Lone Grove and niece, Paula Meadows and husband Steve and their children, Troy and Chad of McAlester.

Online guest book: bixbyfuneralservice.com Bixby

This obituary included a photo of Mr. Coble.

Thank You For Your Service!