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John W. Erickson Jr. “Jack” passed away on January 25, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with his loving wife by his side. He was born on August 24, 1950 in Iowa City, Iowa he is the son of John William and Barbara Ruth Erickson ( Davis). John graduated from North West Classen in 1968. After high school he joined the Untied States Army serving for 6 years during combat time from 1970-1976. John worked after the Army as a machinist making tools for Coors tech. John enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. He loved gun smithing and scrimshaw in his spare time making the most beautiful items. John was published in an article for his scrimshaw work. He traveled with friends to Fort. Washata, Oklahoma for rendezvous.
John leaves behind his loving wife Tonya Casteel Erickson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, mother Barbara Ruth Erickson (Davis) John is the 2nd son. Oldest Steve of Philadelphia, Paul of OKC, Joel and Rona of Tulsa, sister Lael of OKC, sister Andrea (Annie) and husband Steve Johnson of Texas, brother Mahlon and wife Jean of OKC and youngest brother Vincent and wife Mary of Texas. Lots of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. 4 step Children he loved and 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his father John William Erickson Sr.
John was the most loving husband and friend, he will be missed by all that knew him and loved him.
Brandi Deming says
In this neighborhood you will be missed you always putting up everybody trash cans picking up stuff. Cutting lands that I couldn’t possibly cut and putting them in order. Cutting all those trees after the storm it’s because you were and putting them in your front yard! I know you did that because you knew I hated stuff in my yard. Thank you John the doggies will miss their salmon treats.! This isn’t goodbye this is I will see you in heaven 🙏you are loved❤
Kevin Lee Parker says
Wish I had met him earlier in my life. He was a friend that would go out of his way to help you if he liked you. You will be missed at the other end of this street. KP
Terry Carel says
John was like a brother and a great friend of mine for 47 years. We worked together, lived together, hunted together, argued, laughed and cried together. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in piece.
jason norwood says
i miss him for sure.
Lori Sparkman Key says
I didn’t know Jack well. He was a good friend of my dad. They had great times hunting in Colorado together. Jack was a good man and my dad respected him so much. My dad told me stories of Jack’s time in Vietnam. I know my dad will be glad to see you, Jack.
Prayers for comfort for Tonya and the family.