Jerome Frederick

Jerome Tulon Frederick was born October 1, 1948, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to T.P. “Bob” Frederick and Lillie Mae Andrews Frederick. He died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 76 years. Jerome moved with his family to the Tulsa area where he completed his secondary education graduating with the Tulsa McLain High School Class of 1966. He continued his education attending Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma and Northeastern Oklahoma A & M in Miami, Oklahoma Jerome was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country honorably with the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Midway. Jerome was married June 6, 1970, in Owasso, Oklahoma, to Rita Kaye Coonfield. He spent most of his working life as a sorter and clerk with the United States Postal Service. Jerome was a strong man of faith and had attended First Christian Church in Owasso, but most recently attended Sheridan Church. For over 40 years he attended Mike and Barbara Palmers Bible study and every Monday through Friday They met for Happy Hour in their backyard with a close group of friends. He also looked forward to attending his Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study the last couple of years. Jerome enjoyed a variety of pastimes including cooking, fishing, traveling and reading God’s word. He loved music and was a talented vocalist, and was requested to sing for various events and occasions. He was a member of the Owasso Community Choir. He also enjoyed art including painting and decorating. Jerome had a servants heart and spent several years donating time with Dividing Bread food bank ministry and loving on people. He dearly loved his family and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately knew him as “Papa” and “Papa Great”. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include: Children; Lori Ford and husband Brian Jared Tyler Frederick Grandsons; Jesse Burd Jake Burd and wife Kayla Jantzen Burd and wife Bella Great grandchildren; Lindy Kaye, Ellie Mae, Jagger Keith, Sunny Jane, Kyler Dax, And one on the way, Rigley David Twin brother; Ty Frederick and wife Karen Sister; Alicia Workman and husband Garry And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Rita Frederick Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at First Church of Owasso with Pastor Rusty Westerfield officiating. Private family disposition will be held at a later date. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Jerome’s memory to Dividing Bread Ministry, 11612, East 86th Street North, Owasso, Oklahoma 74055, or at www.dividingbreadministry.com. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com

Jerome Frederick

October 1, 1948 - November 27, 2024