Donald Ray Drury

Donald Ray Drury was born September 10, 1944, in Howe, Oklahoma, to Manuel Richard Drury and Georgia Ann Oliver Drury. He passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 80. Don was married on November 24, 1962, in Wainwright, Oklahoma, to his wife, Sondra Lee Randalls. He worked at Yuba Heat Transfer for 20 years from 1968-1988. From 1986-1988, Don worked hard to obtain his A&P license, (he scored a perfect score on the licensing test.) He then became an airplane mechanic and inspector for American Airlines, retiring in 2008 after 20 years. After retirement, Don could be found spending time with any of his six grandchildren whom he adored, He was consistently present at dance recitals, school plays, all the sports, and anything else the grands were involved in. Later on, his three great grandchildren also became the absolute joy of his life. Don had a servant's heart. He loved helping people. You would often find him at the home of a neighbor- or anyone who needed help- mowing a lawn, fixing an appliance, cutting down tree limbs, shoveling snow, or fixing a car. He could fix anything and never did a job half way, he was a perfectionist at everything he set his hands to. Don was diagnosed with cancer in August of 2012. His prognosis at the time was maybe 5 years. Don beat those odds and kicked cancer's butt for almost 13 years. We are thankful for the many physicians and the Hand of God that gave us all those extra years with him. Those Don leaves behind who loved and hold many cherished memories of him include his wife of 62 years, Sondra; son, Kevin and wife, Charlotte; daughter, Melissa and husband, Roger. His Grandchildren; Matthew Lister, Tali Schwiethale, Jacob Drury, Cooper Lister, Brooklyn Lister, Kristen Drury. Great Grandchildren; Larkin, Emberlynn and Arlo Lister. His Brother, Art, and wife, Stella. Many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Don is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Georgia Drury, his sisters, Jean, Deredia and Betty; and his brother, Lynn. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Mowery Funeral Chapel in Owasso, Oklahoma, at 3 pm, with Pastor Josh Drury and Pastor Donta Cobb. Serving as honorary casket bearers; Matthew Lister, Cooper Lister and Jacob Drury. Immediately following the funeral service will be a graveside service at Ridgelawn Cemetary, in Collinsville, Oklahoma. The family wishes to give their heartfelt thanks to Miller Hospice, and Porta Caeli Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Don's memory to Porta Caeli House to bless other patients and families who need the depth of loving care that they provided for Don, and his family during his last days. A special thank you to Mowery's Funeral Home.

Donald Ray Drury

September 10, 1944 - May 15, 2025