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James T.
Keeling
Dec 17, 1940 — Feb 25, 2023
Tulsa
JT Keeling, age 82, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on February 25 th , 2023. He was born to parents Everett and Myrtle Keeling, on December 17 th , 1940, in Gentry, Arkansas. He was much loved and will be missed and remembered as a loving husband, dad and papa. JT worked throughout the United States on nuclear powerplants as a Welder/Pipe Fitter for 20 years. He retired in 1990. His joy in life was his wife, children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed gathering with family and friends, telling stories, rebuilding classic cars, singing, playing guitar, watching old westerns and listening to music. JT won numerous awards for his classic cars. JT met Gail in 1982. They were married on March 29th, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together they raised 3 children: Bryan Keeling, Kristy Wilson, Jerry Bickel. JT is survived by his Wife Gail Keeling, Daughter Kristy Wilson, Son-in-law Joey Florez, Son Jerry Bickel, Daughter-in-law Shannon Bickel, Grandchildren Amanda Keeling, Mika Collins, Haley Ries and Sean Ries, Great Grandchildren Kayden & Preston Tinsley, Brother Charles Keeling, Sister Willadean Brown. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Everett and Myrtle Keeling, beloved Son, Bryan Keeling, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
The family has entrusted Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service with the arrangements. A Service is scheduled for March 1st, 11:00 AM in Sand Springs, OK. He will be buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mannford, OK. A reception will follow the burial at MobleyGroesbeck Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association
. To share condolences online, visit JT's obituary at MobleyGroesbeck.com.
For those unable to attend the funeral live webcast of the service may be watched at: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/85328
Tuesday
Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service
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