Damon Cariker
Obituary
Damon was born in Hoyt, Oklahoma to Champ Clark and Joy Myree Cariker. He briefly attended Stigler High School before moving to West Texas to work in the oil fields. He served two years in the United States Army in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. Damon married Joyce Mackey in 1954 and returned to Oklahoma where he became an electrician and started his own business, Southeast Electric. After retirement, he enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his friends and family. Damon and Joyce attended West Tulsa Free Will Baptist Church where Damon served as a Deacon and teacher for more than 50 years.
Damon is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Nina Denise, brother Danny Mac, and a son, Randall Damon. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, daughter, Karen, son, Kevin and his wife Teri, brothers, Dwain, Connie, Larry, Albert, David, Dennis, and Marty Cariker and sisters, Melba White, Jo Ann Schooley, Lana Wilson, Joyce Barbee, Ruth Shaw and Dana Brown, four grandchildren, one great-grandson and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: West Tulsa Free Will Baptist Church, 930 West 23rd Place, Tulsa, OK 74107, or The Gateway for Cancer Research, 1336 Basswood Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173.
Special thanks to West Tulsa Free Will Baptist Church, Cancer Treatment Centers of America Staff, Friends and Family
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Tributes & Memories
Dave and I want to wish God's comfort during your loss. Damon was a man who loved God, his church and family. Joyce, Karen, and Kevin were the true joys of his life. David recalls going out to West Texas when Damon and Connie worked in the oil fields. He always shared stories and loved the Aggie jokes. Damon was a wonderful family man and he loved all of his brothers and sisters. Dave still does not wear a big Texas belt buckle like you used to tease him about. We always enjoyed the leadership role that you played at the WTFWBC. lots of people always talked about you teaching Sunday School at West Tulsa. Joyce, Karen, and Kevin I know your hearts are heavy but knowing that Damon is sitting at the feet of Jesus is the reward. Brother Damon you will be truly missed but not forgotten. Lots of Love, David & Jackie Cariker
David and Jackie Cariker
Dear Joyce, Kevin, Karen and family: We are so very sorry for your loss. The words that come to mind when hearing Damon's name are "good man". We have often spoken about his kind nature and how caring he was of Pawpaw Mackey. We know that you will miss him so much, but hope you find peace and comfort in knowing that he is in the presence of Jesus and reunited with loved ones that have gone before him. We love you and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rodney and Terri Gibson
Joyce and the whole Cariker Family. My sincere sympathy to all of you. Damon was a good man. I'm sure he, and my Dad, and many other WTFWB Deacons have already reunited in heaven. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Teresa Wimer Phillips