Johnny Ray Oeth

January 23, 1960 - September 21, 2011 Johnny Ray Oeth, 51, of Tulsa, OK entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 7:45 a.m. He was born in Sparta, IL on January 23, 1960, and grew up with his loving family in Flat River, MO, now known as Park Hills. “John” graduated Central High School in May 1978. On August 10, of the following year, at the tender age of nineteen, he married his high school sweetheart, Tina Renne Richard. Many people thought this union would never last, but at the time of his death, they had just celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary. John was educated in many different fields. He had certifications in HVAC and computer technology, and was Cleet licensed. John also served briefly in the US Army, but due to medical reasons, was discharged. John was a hard worker and did whatever was necessary to take care of his family. John was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Eugene Oeth and Jesta Oeth; one brother, Orville McDonald; and his precious grandson, Charles Eugene Oeth II. He is survived by his devoted, loving wife Tina; three sons and one “daughter by love”…Christopher L. Oeth and his wife Valerie of Shelton, WA, Phillip R. Oeth and his wife Sarah of Tulsa, Matthew C. Oeth of Tulsa and his fiancé Angelica Baker of Chelsea, OK and Krystal Oeth of Tulsa; Five grandsons, Michael, Phillip Jr., and Justin Oeth, all of Tulsa, Kalib Dudley and Ricky Baker, both of Chelsea, OK; two granddaughters, Shelbie Kirchoff of Shelton, WA and Kirstin Dudley of Chelsea, OK; two brothers, Bob Lee and wife Connie of MO and Ronnie Oeth of IL; six sisters, Donna Bidgood and husband Robert of MO, Pat Weaver and husband Dale of MO, Helen Hoffert and husband Richard of FL, Penny Sidwell and husband Sid of AZ, Elizabeth (Tootie) Jones and husband John of MO, and Janette McDonald of TX; and many nieces and nephews. In John’s words: “You hear people talk about losing the battle to cancer. I will win the battle. If I am cured by the grace of God, then I will have won the battle. If God decides to take me home, then I have won the battle. Either way, I will no longer have cancer.” Johnny has won the battle!! May he rest peacefully in our Fathers loving arms until we meet again! At Johnny’s request, he has been cremated and there will not be a funeral. He has asked that his family, friends and loved ones celebrate his life by having a party in his honor. Place and date will be announced at a later time. God saw he was getting tired, And a cure was not to be; So He put His arms around him, And whispered, “Here, come with Me”. With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, And saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Facts Born: January 23, 1960 Place of Birth: Sparta, IL Death: September 21, 2011 Place of Death: Tulsa, OK Occupation: Computer Maintenance Tech Survived By Tina Richard Oeth, Spouse Christopher Oeth, Son Phillip Oeth, Son Matthew Oeth, Son Services Celebration of Life Saturday October 1, 2011, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Woodward Park Click for Map and Directions

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Johnny Ray Oeth

September 20, 2011