Vance Earl Petticrew, Jr., 77, of Kinta, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on May 19, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shady Grove, Oklahoma. Officiating the service will be Don Parr and Wanda Parr. Pallbearers will be Brad Jernigen, Jimmy Don Barlow, Chuck Barlow, Tony Petticrew, James Petticrew, and David Findley. Vance was born on September 17, 1948, in Geary, Oklahoma, to Vance Earl Petticrew, Sr., and Geraldine (Peck) Petticrew. He graduated from Chickasha High School and continued his education at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a bachelor's degree in engineering, laying the foundation for a life marked by dedication and hard work. On November 10, 1995, Vance married the love of his life, Karen Barlow, in San Antonio, Texas. Throughout his life, Vance primarily lived in western Oklahoma before moving to Haskell County to continue his work in the oil field industry. He dedicated many years of his career to working as a Mud Engineer for various oil and gas companies. Vance enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved fishing and hunting. More than anything, he treasured spending time with his family and friends, creating lasting memories with those he loved most. Survivors include his wife, Karen Petticrew, of the home; stepchildren, Angela Lovell of McAlester, and Brad Jernigen and wife, Sylina, of Panola; grandchildren, Maddison Lovell and Montana Lovell, both of McAlester, and Michael Jernigen and Marcus Jernigen, both of Panola; sisters, Jarol Petticrew of Lake Elsinore, California, and Sandy Hook of Washington State; brothers, Tony Petticrew of Lafayette, Louisiana, Gib Petticrew of Watonga, Oklahoma, and Rod Petticrew of Arkansas; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Barlow of Sand Springs and Chuck Barlow of Broken Arrow; sisters-in-law, Susan Barlow of Shady Grove and Karla Taylor of McAlester; aunt and uncle-in-law, Don and Wanda Parr of Shady Grove; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. Vance was preceded in death by his parents, Vance Earl Petticrew, Sr., and Geraldine (Peck) Petticrew; his maternal grandparents, Irene and Gil Peck; and his paternal grandparents, Edwin and Alma Bray.