Jack Dee Riffe

Jack Dee Riffe, a resident of Sulphur was born April 4, 1929 in Sulphur, OK. to Dee & Minnie (St John) Riffe. He passed away Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years and 13 days. He was married to Juanita LaJean (Pierce) Riffe at Okla. City, OK. on December 6, 1950. She preceded him in death January 17, 2009. He grew up in Sulphur, graduating from Sulphur High School. He started his career as a roughneck in various oil drilling locations around Oklahoma. He worked for many years for the US Postal Service, starting as a postal carrier, Jack quickly progressed through the postal management chain and served his last several years as the Sulphur Postmaster, retiring in 1968. He was a Postmaster. in the U.S. Navy and a veteran of World War II. Served on the Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department, working up to Asst. Chief. He was a member of Crossway First Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge #144. He was involved with various support groups for retired, seriously ill and retirement veterans/ community. He served in the US Navy from 1945 through 1948. Jack enjoyed fishing, gardening, walking in the park discussing politics, watching sports and spending time with his coffee buddies every morning. He was a friend to many and could be seen walking the trails in the park with his dog each day or fishing. But more than anything else, Jack loved and enjoyed his family. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Bill, WT., Max Riffe and Lester Lucas, sister: Ona Lucas. Survived by his Sons & daughter-in-law: David J. Riffe of St. John's Newfoundland Canada, Darrell & Michelle Riffe, Kennewick, WA. Grandchildren: Heather Leite, Jeremy Riffe, Steven Riffe and Kyle Peterson. Great Grandchildren: Joshua, Jessica, Andrea, Christian & Jacob. Sister-in-law: Grace Williams, numerous nieces & nephews. Services will be held Saturday April 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Crossway First Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Bill Leveridge. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of DeArman's Clagg Funeral Home Pallbearers will be Pat Howe, Larry Sloan, Larry Hobbs, Randal Kirby, Kris Brinson, Dave Parker, and Bob Morris. Honorary Bearers: Sulphur Fire Department, Jim Leonard, Joe Albright, Don Williams, Gary Thorton, Bud Barker, Maxine Morton, Hubert Cops, Mitch Tribbey and Arleigh Wallis.

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Jack Dee Riffe

April 4, 1929 - April 17, 2013