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Muskogee native Richard Ray Roberts, 84, passed away April 28, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 22, 1935, Ray was always a devoted son. He cared for his mother, Mary Faye Teel, and stepfather, "PaPa" Ben Teel, their entire lives. At a very young age, Ray worked carrying shingles for his grandfather. Always ambitious and resourceful, Ray continued roofing houses all through school and eventually his hard work paid off with the purchase of his first car. Ray attended Muskogee Central High School and was a linebacker in jersey No. 48 for the state champion Roughers in 1954. Ray joined the United States Air Force in 1954, serving in Korea. After the service, Ray worked full time for Fansteel Metals as an electrician on the night shift, while continuing to work for his roofing business during the day. He worked two jobs until he retired.
On April 8, 1996, Ray married the love of his life, Gail Howe Beck, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The couple were married for over 17 years.
Ray is preceded in death by his wife, Gail Roberts; his mother, Mary Faye Teel; his stepfather, Ben Teel; his aunts, Rainey Ledbetter, and Ann Fuller, whom he called "sister," and her husband Daniel; and life-long friends, Joe Rector, Jim Mullins and Chief Smith. Ray is survived by his daughters Sharon Cherry, and Lisa Butts and husband Jim Butts; stepchildren Scott Beck and wife Lalanya, Jack Beck and wife Lisa, Carol Lee O'Dell and husband Mike; grandchildren Alissa Cherry, Lara Stitt and husband Kyle, Jessica Hunt, Evan Inman-Butts and wife Kelsey, Stephanie Ellis, Joshua Butts, Hannah Butts, Holly Jo Beck, Hank Jeannel, Hannah Jeannel, Harrison Jeannel, and Josh O'Dell; great grandchildren Dallas Stitt, Eveline and Alyse Inman-Butts, Carson and Presley Hunt; nieces, Cheryl Sue Nelson Boyer, Debbie Lynn Peak, Linda Faye Gipson; and many dear friends, including Robert Manke, Mary Smith, and Roy Perry.
Military graveside rites for Ray will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2020, at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Cranton officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the United States Air Force Funeral Honor Guard. The family invites all who wish to attend Ray's funeral. In light of Covid19, a get together for Ray's family and friends will be planned for a later date.
The family of Richard Ray Roberts entrusted his care, cremation and burial to
John & Kim Garrett and the dedicated staff of Garrett Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, 222 W. Broadway Ave., Broken Arrow, OK, (918) 251-6464.
Gail Roberts, 75, longtime resident of Muskogee, passed away Friday surrounded by her family. Gail was born December 27, 1937 to Raymond and Joe Anna Howe in Henryetta, Oklahoma. She attended schools in Okmulgee and graduated from high school. After high school, she attended college before beginning her career at Brockway Glass Company, from which she retired in 1998. Gail also worked with Griffin Food Company and the 7/11 Corporation, working in the accounting department.
On April 8, 1996, Gail married Richard Ray Roberts in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They celebrated over 17 years of marriage. Gail’s hobbies included crossword puzzles, reading and travelling.
Gail is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Clyde Howe; her sisters, Jane Hunter, Mary R. Jones and Katherine Lawrence.
Gail is survived by her husband, Richard Ray of the home; her sons, William Scott Beck and his wife, Lana of Eureka, California, Jack M. Beck of Tulsa, Oklahoma; her daughter, Carol L. O’Dell and husband, Michael of Muskogee; her grandson, Joshua M. O’Dell of Muskogee; her granddaughter, Holly Jo Beck of Clovis, California; her step-daughters, Sharon Davis and children, Alissa Curtain, Lara Stitt and Jessica Cherry, and Lisa Butts and husband Jim with their children Stephanie Ellis, Joshua and Hannah Butts; her brothers, Raymond Howe of Fort Worth, Texas and Claude E. Howe and wife, Anita of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
Funeral Services for Gail will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Timothy Baptist Church with Reverend Kelly Payne officiating.
Interment will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Funeral Services are under the direction Cornerstone Funeral Home and Crematory, 1830 North York Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com
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