Thomas Ray Hice, 87, of Thackerville, OK passed away at his
residence surrounded by his family on January 19, 2022. His journey
in life began in Thackerville on November 8, 1934, one of three
children born to Steve Thomas and Clemmie Odell (Taff) Hice.
Thomas grew up in Texas and was a 1953 graduate of Diamond
Hill-Jarvis High School in Fort Worth, TX. He met his high school
sweetheart Loretta Ann Willbanks in 1952. After a four-year
courtship, Thomas and Loretta married on August 30, 1956 in
Weatherford, TX. A few months after celebrating their 60th wedding
anniversary, Loretta preceded him in death on March 5, 2017.
In 1996, Thomas and Loretta relocated to Thackerville from Texas. He
was a residential carpenter who loved to piddle around the house and
work on miscellaneous things. Thomas was a member of the Church of
Christ in Marietta. He enjoyed going on vacations and sitting on his
front porch watching wildlife. He was known for his dedication and
love for his family.
Survivors include his sons, Ronald Wayne Hice, Sr. and wife Peggy of
Ryan, OK and Donald Lane Hice, Sr. of Ryan; daughter, Laura Ann
Bridgman and husband Jerry of Ardmore; brother, James Hice of
Thackerville; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
and great-great-grandchildren.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Hice; parents,
Steve and Clemmie Hice; grandson, Donald Hice, Jr.; and sister, Ruby
(Hice) Nichols.
A private family service and interment for Thomas at Mt. Zion
Cemetery in Thackerville has been entrusted to Flanagan-Watts
Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Marietta, OK. Viewing for
family and friends will be Monday, January 24, 2022 from 9:00 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Per the family request, masks
will be required while inside the building.
Casket bearers are Gery Gierisch, Jr., Leslie Gierisch, Justin
Simpson, Ronny Backus, Dustin Webb, and Wesley Smith. Honorary
bearers are Ronnie Hice, Jr. and Colton Lawson.
VISITATION
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home
East Main
Monday, January 24, 2022
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PRIVATE COMMITTAL SERVICE
