Ricky Lynn Taber, Sr., a resident of Newalla, died March 18 2019 in Oklahoma City at the age of 66. He was born Jan. 6, 1953 in Henryetta to Troy Taber and Mary (Dixon) Taber. Rick was a graduate of Dewar High School class of 1971.
He married Pam Shaffer June 16, 1972 in Dewar. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Newalla.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Mary Taber, his Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Dorothy Shaffer, a brother-in-law, Butch Turner, and a sister-in-law, Diane Taber.
He is survived by his wife Pam of the home in Newalla; three children: Ricky Lynn Taber, Jr. and wife Valarie of Newalla, Becky Taber of Harrah and Retha Radunzel and husband Marcus of McCloud; seven grandchildren; two brothers: Jerry Taber and wife Judy of Dewar and Stony Taber of Okmulgee; sister, Brenda Turner of Dewar; also by nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
The family is planning a private memorial service.