J. T. was born in Calera, Oklahoma and moved his family to California in 1947.
He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during WW II, and retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation in 1987.
He is survived by his wife Opal of 60 years, his son, John and wife Kathy, his daughters, Linda, Beverly, Jerri, Carolyn, and sons-in-law Mike and Gary.
J. T. was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
We love you Dad, you and all your funny stories will be missed.
Services will be Tuesday at Hillcrest Memorial Park