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John J. Andrew, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, and resident of Durant, Oklahoma, left this life on October 27, 2017 at the age of 88. He was born in Calumet, Oklahoma on March 19, 1929 to William M. and Annie Flossie (Pickard) Andrew. John married his beloved Thelma Florene Denney in Amarillo, Texas on September 17, 1948.
Mr. Andrew served his country with distinction from 1946 thru 1948 in the United States Navy receiving the World War II Victory Metal. John was a bricklayer, oilfield roughneck, animal control officer, and rancher by trade. He loved to volunteer with the Durant Police Dept and Bryan County Sheriff’s Dept. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the International Bricklayers Association, and Grace Baptist Church. John enjoyed talking to his friends over a hot cup of coffee, checking on his livestock, being out in the woods hunting deer, and square dancing with Thelma.
Dad never met a stranger, spoke to everyone, was friendly to every person he met and always tried to do something to get you to smile and laugh. He loved to kid around and be a prankster, but always willing to help anyone and was never afraid of hard work.
John is survived by his beloved wife Thelma of the home; children, Florene Herrian and husband Donald of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Gary Andrew of OKC, Oklahoma, Kathleen Campos and husband Rogelio of Edmond, Oklahoma, Stan Andrew and wife Robin of Appleton, Wisconsin, and Connie Simpson of Caney, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; sister-in-law Loretta Taylor and husband Harold of Pueblo West, Colorado, and sister-in-law, Charlene Mills of Durant, Oklahoma.
Mr. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, William and Flossie Andrew; brothers, Ed Andrew, and Maurice French; sisters, Viola Patswald, and Stella Knowles; and son, William (Willie) Andrew.
Family Hour will be from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday October 31st at Holmes~ Coffey~Murray Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday November 1st at the Grace Baptist Church in Durant with Bro. Anthony Williams officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are David Herman, Charles “Hop” Phillips, Tony Taylor and his fellow coffee buddies.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests donations be made to the Grace Baptist Church, 206 East Main, Durant, Oklahoma 74701.
Family and friends may send online condolences and view tributes at www.holmescoffeymurray.com .
Services are under the direction of Holmes Coffey Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma.
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