Oren Duane Jones Cushing, Oklahoma Obituary

Oren Duane Jones

Oren Duane Jones was born May 27, 1939, to Clarence and Mertie Jones in Byng, Oklahoma. He departed this life September 13, 2021, at the age of 82. He graduated from Cushing High School in 1957. On November 3, 1967, Oren Jones and Karen Wingfield were united in marriage. Together they raised three children, Shelly, Julie and Frank. He started his firefighter career in Cushing in 1959 and later became the Fire Chief until his retirement in 1981. He continued his employment with the city of Cushing as CDBG/Code Enforcement Officer until finally retiring in 1999. He served the Cushing community proudly, serving as the civil defense director and as president of the Cushing High School Alumni. He was also an avid Oklahoma Sooner Football fan. He was a mentor to many throughout the community in various capacities. He was well respected and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by one daughter, Shelly Jones Lyle and husband Bobby of Jacksonville, Florida; one son, Frank Boyles of Tulsa; two sisters, Carolyn Naylor of Tulsa, and Mamie McBride of Cushing; five grandchildren, Jordan Lyle, Parker Lyle, Payten Lyle, Cameron Staley, and Kayla Dixon; ten great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Julie Harper, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00AM, Friday, September 17, 2021, at Crossway Church. Interment will follow at the Fairlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be help from 4:00PM-7:00PM, Thursday.
May 27, 1939 - September 13, 202105/27/193909/13/2021
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Hayden Boyles
September 17, 2021
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Mary Gregg
September 16, 2021
Moving next door to Oren and Karen was the best thing ever. We (me & Sassy) spent almost every evening together for years , especially when Oren finished the screened in porch and I could say “I helped too”. Oren would have a 1/4 to 1/2 a hotdog for Sassy and they had ... Continue Reading
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Jerry Wayne McBride
September 16, 2021
He inspired me to be a firefighter and it was a pleasure, to work with him. He was a, positive, influence, in my life.
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Jennifer, Michelle & Sandy
September 16, 2021
May these flowers bring you a light of peace and a reminder that we are here for you. Love, Jennifer, Michelle & Sandy
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Kayla Staley
September 15, 2021
I love you grandpa more then you will ever know❤️ You were my everything.... I love you papa
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John dorworth
September 15, 2021
Worked with Oren in various capacities with the city of cushing. A good man who served the city well.
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James Jones
September 15, 2021
I am saddened about my uncles passing but happy he’s with the Lord and our relatives. He lived a good and happy life this is the way I choose to remember him. RIP uncle, see you soon.