Clyde Dale Woolly

Clyde Dale Woolly, 89, passed away peacefully at his home near Nida, Oklahoma, surrounded by his children on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1934, in Sweetwater, Oklahoma, to Elmer and Lottie (Tiner) Woolly. Clyde spent his early school age years in Lula, Oklahoma before settling in Johnston County in the 1950s. He had a passion for agriculture early on, as his parents and grandparents were farmers and sharecroppers. He established himself as a dedicated farmer and cattleman. In the 1950s, Clyde proudly tended to a cotton crop in Nida before getting drafted to serve his country in the United States Army in 1956 where he served most of his time in Germany. After his military service, Clyde settled near Nida Point where he made a home with his wife, Wanda (Johnson) Woolly. He dedicated over 30 years of his life to serving the community through his work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service where most of his career was working at the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, while there, he was a part-time mechanic, maintenance man, truck driver, and law enforcement officer. Although working for the refuge was a way to provide for his family, his heart and soul was in farming and ranching. He found joy and fulfillment in hunting, fishing, beekeeping, gardening, training of mules and hog dogs, raising cattle, and anything to be outdoors with nature. Clyde will be remembered fondly for his unwavering work ethic, his genuine kindness and love for others, his sense of humor, and his deep-rooted love for his family. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lottie Woolly; brothers, J.E. Woolly and Eddie Woolly; sisters, Rita Anthony and Sue Nesbitt. Those he leaves to cherish his memories are his children, Anita Cariker and spouse Curt of Stratford, OK, Steve Woolly and wife Kerry of Nida, Nelson Woolly and wife Karen of Tishomingo, Max Woolly of Nida, Brice Woolly and wife Melissa (Missy) of Ardmore; brother, Charles Woolly of Denison, TX; 11 grandchildren including Jason Stanfield, Jeremiah Stanfield, Jonathan Stanfield, Kyle Woolly, Cody Woolly, Shane Woolly, Peyton Woolly, Justin Woolly, Alex Woolly-Bird, Aftyn Woolly, Arli Woolly, and in Clyde’s words, “ a whole mess” of great grandchildren. Funeral Services to honor and celebrate Clyde’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at DeArman-Clark Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Lula, Oklahoma. Family hour will be on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Clyde’s family will also be accepting visitation from friends and family prior to the Funeral Services starting at about 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements were made under the direction and care of DeArman-Clark Funeral Home. Friends and family may leave online condolences on our website at www.dearmanfuneralhome.com

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Clyde Dale Woolly

April 9, 1934 - March 2, 2024