Dewey Warren Combs was born July 19, 1936, in Wesley, Arkansas, to Tommie and Edith Velma Glenn Combs. He died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Skiatook, Oklahoma, at the age of 80 years. Dewey was reared and educated in Springdale, Arkansas, and graduated with the Springdale High School Class of 1953. He was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country honorably with the United States Air Force. He was married July 18, 1962, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Dorthia Mae Parham. Dewey spent most of his working life as a computer hardware installation manager with SABRE, a subsidiary of American Airlines. He was a faithful member of Discovery Bible Fellowship in Collinsville, Oklahoma. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes including hunting, fishing, gardening, or anything that involved being outdoors. He also enjoyed ranching and working cattle on the farm.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Two daughters; Larissa Wood, of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, and Sharon Bard and husband Fairen, of Oilton, Oklahoma.
Six grandchildren; Logan Wood, Rachel Wood, Savanna Wood, Gideon Wood, Mendy Applegate, and Wendy Schroedter.
One great granddaughter; Cameron Bailey Schroedter
His caregiver, Christi Couch
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorthia, grandson, Russell Brian Applegate, granddaughter, Misty Louise Applegate, and son Bob Applegate.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2017, at Discovery Bible Fellowship with Pastor Mike Frantz officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Owasso. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
