Dr. Glynden Travis Easley

Dr. G.T. Easley, 95 departed this life and entered Heaven's gate on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Dr. Glynden Travis Easley, a resident of Sulphur was born May 29, 1915 in Comanche, Texas to Simon Peter and Sarah Elizabeth (Daniel) Easley. . The family moved to New Mexico in 1919 and Glynden grew up in Portales, New Mexico where he graduated from High School. Glynden married Nora Elizabeth Plaster Buchanan of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on October 28, 1951. He received his BS degree in Animal Science from New Mexico State University. He worked for the State of New Mexico Agricultural Adjustment Administration for two years as range examiner. After graduating from college, Glynden was given a deferment from the Army to go to Peru to start a sheep improvement program with the use of artificial insemination. After completing this program, he enlisted in the Remount Service of the Army at Fort Robinson, Nebraska. This was the branch of the service that was responsible for purchasing and caring for the mules being used in the Army. Two years later, the Army gave him the choice of going into active service as a private or going to Veterinary School. After completing Veterinary School Doc Easley went to work for Turner Ranch in 1946. Working for Governor Roy Turner was the highlight of Doc's career. He was instrumental in initiating artificial insemination in the Hereford Breed in America. Doc started a private animal practice and had his own registered herd of Hereford cattle. He retired from private practice in 1985 but continued his registered Hereford operation until his retirement in 1997. Doc was an integral part of the National and State Hereford Associations and Veterinary Organizations. He was the fourth annual recipient of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Practitioners Research Award. He was a requested speaker for numerous veterinary medical and livestock meetings throughout the nation. In 1981 The Oklahoma Hereford Association dedicated the Tulsa State Fair Register of Merit Hereford Show to Dr. G.T. Easley. He has written journal articles, participated in forums, interviews for television. He served for 14 years on the Sulphur School Board of Education. One of the first things Doc did after arriving in Sulphur in 1946 was to attend the First United Methodist Church and has been an active member since. He has served on numerous committees, boards and has been an intregral part of this Church. He will be remembered as being the oldest member of the "drill team" when the new Church was being built. He taught Sunday School for senior members for over 30 years and was still teaching this class at the time of his death. Doc remained active in the Hereford Association programs, activities of the Church and the community. Doc loved the Lord Jesus Christ, his family, his Church, his Country, his fellowman, Hereford Cattle and the Republican Party. He was a loyal friend. He wanted to do everything he could to encourage others, make our country a better place, and expand the Kingdom of God. Preceded in death by his, wife:, Elizabeth Easley, parents: Simon Peter & Sarah Elizabeth Easley, brother: Gayle Easley and sisters: Gustava Easley and Nora Beth Little. Survived by his Daughter, Ann Mosness, Sulphur, Oklahoma; Sons and daughters-in-law, David & Debbie Easley, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Mark & Kathye Easley, Seminole, Oklahoma; 4 Grandchildren, Joe Easley, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Melanie Jones, Charlottesville, Virginia; and Jill Cline, Taos, New Mexico; and Phillip Mosness, Paris, France; 3 Great Granddaughters, 2 Great Grandsons, Brother & sister-in-law, Vernon & Betty Easley, Albuquerque,New Mexico; long time friend, Tom Harris, Numerous Nieces & nephews, and a host of friends. Services: Friday January 28 at 1:30PM at the Sulphur United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Pauls Valley. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the building fund of the Sulphur United Methodist Church, PO Box 657, Sulphur, Ok. 73086

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Dr. Glynden Travis Easley

May 29, 1915 - January 20, 2011