Eugene Grayson

Obituary Desk: In 1927, Eugene Grayson was born to Cleveland and Cora Grayson in Beggs, Oklahoma. Eugene’s strong commitment to family manifested at an early age. He attended school until the 8th grade when he dropped out to help his mother take care of the family after his father’s death. Eugene joined Grayson’s Chapel, a one-room country church but joined Handy’s Chapel in Beggs, Oklahoma. He accepted Christ at an early age and served in various capacities at Handy’s Chapel including grounds keeper, Trustee, Steward, Sunday school teacher, and Superintendent. Eugene remained a faithful servant. In the early 1950s, Eugene united in marriage with Doris Bernice Bailey. This union was blessed with eight children including seven girls and one son. He had an older son from a previous relationship. Work and Life: Eugene worked hard to provide for his wife and children. He worked construction before working for OG&E for 20 years. He started as a mechanic and was later promoted to Transportation Supervisor. After retiring from OG&E, he worked for Kouplen Farms until his health declined. Eugene exemplified grit and determination in all of his work endeavors. Eugene was a member of the Beggs Lions Club. Eugene loved to garden and had a green thumb-after all he was a country boy! Whether it was fresh eggs or vegetables from the garden, he expressed his affection by generously sharing these items with family and friends. He expressed his love for nature through hunting and fishing. One of his fondest memories was when he went Elk hunting with his son Jr. and “Tink”, his neighbor, in Wyoming in 2002. He loved to joke with his grandchildren and tell them all kinds of jokes. He taught them invaluable life lessons like how to till a garden, hitch and back a trailer, and the value of hard work. The greatest gift Eugene left his family is dignity in hard work and a family first mind-set. After 88 years on this Earth, Eugene found, “Rest Beyond the River,” on the evening of Monday, November 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Bernice, his parents, 6 brothers, and 3 sisters. He leaves to cherish his precious memories 7 daughters: Dorothy Gray (Nathaniel) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Inez Bird (Larry) of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Linda Huddleston (Donald) of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Sharon Walker (Reginald) of Sperry, Oklahoma; Clorese Jones (Carlton) of Glenpool, Oklahoma; Bernice Tharps of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Angela Henderson (Charles) of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Two sons, Eugene Grayson Jr. (Nancy) of Glenpool, Oklahoma; and Kenneth Grayson of Glenpool, Oklahoma. He has 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Many thanks to his niece, Evelyn Ann Lampkin and nephew Larry (Sonny) Grayson for the care they provided to him during his illness. Eugene’s family extended beyond blood line to include a circle of great friends like Monroe Harrold (Tamara), Steve Kouplen, Ron Patrick, Larry Harvey, and Bruce Byars. The world and our family is a better place because Eugene Grayson Sr. lived! A funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the First Baptist Church South with Reverend Maurice Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the New Post Oak Cemetery under the direction of the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Eugene’s Tribute Page of our website at www.mcclendon-winters.com

Eugene Grayson

August 22, 1927 - November 30, 2015