Johnie Clayton Thomas Sayre, Oklahoma Obituary

Johnie Clayton Thomas

Johnie Clayton Thomas, 92 of Elk City, Oklahoma was born on April 22, 1928 in Butler, Oklahoma. He was the son of Miles Arthur and Lilly (Frazier) Thomas. Johnie left this earth and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Woodward Alliance Hospital in Woodward, Oklahoma. Johnie graduated Stafford High School in May of 1949. He met the love of his life, Darlene Faye Albrecht, while he was driving the Stafford school bus in Stafford, Oklahoma. She was a student riding the bus. He married Darlene on July 3, 1949 in Wheeler, Texas. His brother, James Thomas and his cousin, Robert Frazier stood as witnesses for the couple. After getting married, Johnie and Darlene moved several times while working at what he loved, which was farming and ranching. They first moved to the Lone Wolf, Oklahoma area for a couple of years, then on to the Foss, Oklahoma area. In 1958 the couple moved to what is now called the Thomas home place southeast of Elk City, Oklahoma where they currently reside. Johnie was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Clinton, Oklahoma where he was baptized on October 2, 2005. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Clinton Nazarene Church, Clinton, Oklahoma. Rev. Mark Erskine will officiate. Services have been entrusted to the care of Richard and Tammy Dugger and the staff of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. Johnie is survived by his wife, Darlene Faye Thomas; three sons, Jason Thomas of Elk City, Oklahoma, Rodney Thomas of Canadian, Oklahoma, and Garry Thomas and his wife Stacy of Elk City, Oklahoma; daughter-in-law, Carla Thomas of Elk City, Oklahoma; twelve grandchildren, Steve Thomas and wife Tina, Clayton Thomas, J.D. Thomas and wife Cherrie, Tammy Yell and husband Mark, Chad Thomas, Jarrod Thomas and wife Lea, Stephanie Edney and husband Gabe, Shawnda Herring and husband Andrew, Stacy Davis and husband Shawn, Steven Thomas and wife Michelle, Geoffrey Thomas and wife Tisha, and Sarah Ball and husband Justin; twenty-seven great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miles Arthur and Lilly Thomas; two brothers, Trace Thomas, and James Thomas; three sisters, Nora Twyman, Dollie Newton, and Mamie Davis; and one son, Steven Thomas. Memorials can be made to First Church of the Nazarene in care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648. Online condolences can be sent to the family by using the online guest book at www.martin-duggerfuneralhome.com. <iframe id="tukios_player_512x330" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/CTDJB7BRBB25MBT8" width="512"></iframe>
April 22, 1928 - July 2, 202004/22/192807/02/2020
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July 21, 2020
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Marian Twyman
July 25, 2020
Darlene and family, Sorry I didn't make it to the service. I have not been getting out in public due to the horrible virus, Just watched the wonderful video. He will be missed by many. I will always remember his smile and his hugs at family get togethers. Take care o... Continue Reading
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July 24, 2020
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Jonathan Pebley
July 21, 2020
Iam praying for his family and all that knew him that God gives them strength and comfort in Gods name we pray amen rest in peace sir
Sue Herndon
July 21, 2020
Best father in law ever. I love you and will miss you.
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Lori Campbell
July 13, 2020
With loving memories of Johnie. He will be remembered, always.

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Richard Wagnon
July 11, 2020
So sorry for your lose praying for the family May The Lord bring comfort to your hearts knowing you will see him again I heaven one day. Richard Wagnon
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JAMES CURTIS ALBRECHT
July 10, 2020
With loving memories of "Johnie Thomas",

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Rex Trout
July 8, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Rodney. God bless you and your family!
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Carol Gregory
July 8, 2020
Sorry for your loss! Prayers to the family. He will missed
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Rosemary Hoffman
July 7, 2020
Johnny was a good man, I remember Moma and Daddy playing cards together, Johnny and Daddy was Boy Scout leaders. I have some good stories to tell but can’t post them!!! He will be truly missed. Rosemary Hoffman