Vidal Rodriguez

Vidal Rodriguez, affectionately known as "Chito" and "Peepaw," passed from this life Friday, February 6th, 2026 in Sherman, Texas at the age of 64 years, 7 months and 27 days. He was surrounded by family and friends after living a life defined by hard work, community service and a profound love for his family. He was born on June 10, 1961, to Vidal and Manuela Marquez Rodriguez in Yepomera, Chihuahua, Mexico. Raised in Yepomera, he possessed an adventurous spirit and a strong work ethic from a young age. At just 14 years old, Vidal relocated to Roscoe, Texas, where he immediately set to work in the cotton gins and building chicken houses. On February 12, 1987, 39 years ago today, Vidal and Sandy went on their first date and they were married on November 1, 1987, in Coleman, Oklahoma and their marriage was blessed with two children and they made their home on Cheadle Road, where they have remained on their home property since, building a life rooted in faith and family. Vidal was a dedicated professional in the oil and gas industry. He began his career as a floor hand for Sutherland Well Service in Madill, where he worked until September 2024, before transitioning to Calvary Well Service until the time of his passing. Beyond his primary career, Vidal was a skilled foreman and businessman. He oversaw numerous construction jobs and took great pride in employing many of his friends. He spent countless hours breaking and training horses under the light of his barn. However, his favorite job title and hobby was being a “Peepaw.” Vidal was a pillar of the Johnston County community and southern Oklahoma. He has volunteered many hours and auctioneered hundreds of charitable events for more than 30 years, including the Johnston County Reaching Out Cake and Pie Auction Fundraiser, Madill First Baptist Church, Multiple County Fire Departments, numerous benefits for local community members, as well as the Auctions for the Clarita Amish community. He was the President for the Johnston County Riding Club for numerous years and a founding Board member for the Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma. Vidal worked tirelessly as a volunteer for the Milburn Old Settlers Day; he could be found every year holding the "turtles under the bucket" for the children's turtle race. For over 20 years he could be found working as Santa’s Helper at the Milburn School. Vidal took pride in wearing the red suit for the local community. He also enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: fishing, breaking horses in his younger years, and spending Sundays watching the Dallas Cowboys. He had a passion for agriculture, keeping cows for over 30 years. Above all, he loved watching and encouraging his grandchildren in all their endeavors. Vidal was baptized in 2009 in Milburn and attended the Assembly of God in Tishomingo. Vidal is survived by his beloved wife, Sandy, of the home for 38 years and 6 kids: Nick, Mark, Ashley and husband Brandon, Justina and husband Jeremy, Ezekiel “Zeke” and wife Kaci, Timothy “T” and wife Tiffany, a brother Victor Rodriguez and wife Blanca and brother Adiel and wife Maria Rodriguez, both of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, sister Alicia Trujillo and husband, Efren, sister Elsa Rodriguez and Brother Manual Rodriguez, all residing in Mexico, Ramon and wife Hortencia of Seminole, TX; and sister in law, Rita Rodriguez of Madill; 27 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Vidal is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jorge Rodriguez and his dearest friend, Clarence “Fatty” Allmon, Jr. Services for Vidal Rodriguez will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Murray State College Fletcher Auditorium with the Reverend Jimmy Ames officiating and burial will follow at the Rodriguez Family Cemetery. Family Night visitation will be Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 from 6pm-8pm at the Dearman-Clark Memorial Chapel in Tishomingo, OK. Those serving as pallbearers include Frankie Wallace, Cody Callaway, Trevor Dill, Ethan Rhea, Jeffery Gastineau, Austin Hudson and Mason Eddings. Honorary Pallbearers include Scott Sutherland, Chase Shores, Derek Taylor, Alan Murray, Janie (Ramos) Robinson, Tony Davis, Bennie Lewis, and Norma Howard, Oma Dell Burns, Matt Dean and Stan Sewell. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Johnston County Reaching Out PO Box 773 Tishomingo, Ok 73460. Services under the direction of Dearman-Clark Funeral Service of Tishomingo, OK.

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Vidal Rodriguez

June 10, 1961 - February 6, 2026