Joe LeFlore, Sr.'s Obituary
Joe LeFlore, Sr. 85 of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed from this life on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 5, 1933 in Milton, Oklahoma to his parents, Wes LeFlore and Ova W. Weaver LeFlore. Joe married the love of his life, Helen Ruth Johnson LeFlore on June 7, 1952 and they have shared in over 67 beautiful years together.Joe was a graduate of Bokoshe High School and then he joined the United States Air Force where he served 4 years. After his service in the Air Force, he went on to receive his pilots training at Spartan Aeronautical and then worked as a pilot for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and working in his yard.He is survived by his loving wife, Helen LeFlore of the home; two daughters, Sherry Thompson of Owasso, Oklahoma and Brenda Hayes of Owasso, Oklahoma; one son, Joe LeFlore, Jr. and his wife Kim of Owasso, Oklahoma; one sister, Janie LeFlore of Panama, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Shawna Keller and her husband, Jeremy of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cristal Parvin and her husband Jay of Owasso, Oklahoma, Dalton Hayes of Owasso, Oklahoma, Shelby Lister and her husband Zach of Owasso, Oklahoma and Wesley LeFlore of Owasso, Oklahoma; three great-grandchildren, Ryan Weber of Owasso, Oklahoma, Alex Keller of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Skyler Lister of Owasso, Oklahoma; and many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wes and Ova LeFlore, two brothers and two sisters.A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard Pirtle officiating. A reception will follow at Floral Haven’s Family Center from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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