November 2017 John Tom Underwood Oct 26, 1928 ~ Nov 19, 2017 John Tom Underwood, left this earth on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Lawton at the age of 89. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Doyle Sharp and Rev. Kevin McKinley officiating. Burial will be directly following in the Foster Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow. John was born Friday, October 26, 1928 in Gracemont, to William B. and Nancy Ethel [Hardy] Underwood. He attended school at Gracemont and Anadarko in his younger years and was an All Stater in High School for basketball and track. John married his beautiful wife Alice Mae Hunt on July 23, 1947 in Wichita Falls, Texas and they were married for 69 wonderful years. Alice preceded him in death on January 10, 2016. He had worked as a Civil Service worker at Fort Sill for 22 years. John had lived in the Marlow area since 1959 in the same house for 58 years. He was very active working within the church and was a member of the Methodist Men. John loved to play dominoes and watch all sports activities if it was in person or on the T.V.. He was a servant to anyone in need as he was always taking someone to the doctor or helping out with other activities within the church or community. John ran chains for the football team for many years and also served as the Booster Club President and a honorary member to the club as well. He was a statistician for basketball for 29 years. John was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marlow. Along with his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Camilla Schmitt. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be his domino playing friends. |
January 2016 Alice Mae [Hunt] Underwood Dec 5, 1928 ~ Jan 10, 2016 Marlow: Alice Mae Underwood, 87, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 in Duncan. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Foster Cemetery with Pastor Kevin McKinley officiating. Alice was born Wednesday, December 5, 1928 in Anadarko, to Melvin and Villa [Lyon] Hunt. She graduated from Anadarko High School and later attended Oklahoma College for Women. Alice met and later married John Underwood July 23, 1947 in Wichita Falls. She moved from Anadarko to Marlow in 1959. Alice worked as a secretary for the Chamber of Commerce for 17 years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and sewing. Alice always had the holidays at her home, as she loved spending time with her family and cooking. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Alice was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Lester Hunt. |
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