Dwain Neal Denney

Dwain Neal Denney began his journey in life in San Mateo, CA on January 14, 1946. He was the son of Audie and Frances (Kinsey) Denney and was raised with one sister, Judy. He went on to earn his diploma from Tahlequah High School in 1964 before continuing his education at Northeastern State University. In the summer of 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army National Guard, where he proudly served his country for six years, receiving his honorable discharge in 1972. A few years down the line, he went on to complete cleat training with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department. However, his skills wouldn’t end there, finding his long-time career at TPWA in waterline maintenance for 29 years, retiring in 1999. He then spent many of his summers doing yard work for Lake Region Electric Company. He met the love of his life, Carol L. Briggs, and the two were married on July 19, 1983 in Miami, OK. Together, they shared over 41 years of love and memories, between them they had seven children, Cathy, Kristi, Ryan, Lisa, Cheryl, Janna and Brandon. He loved time spent with his family and took every opportunity to be outdoors, whether it was fishing his favorite fishing hole or out hunting deer and turkey. Even after he could no longer manage to hunt in a stand, he could be found propped up with his riffle hunting from front porch. He never passed up a good outdoor flea market and also worked part time at the Speckled Hen Flea Market. He loved going to pawn shops and collecting Case and other knives. The grandchildren were always welcome at grandpa’s house and he enjoyed their company, sharing stories and knowledge he’s learned through the years. He loved when everyone could come together for the holidays or to share a great meal. One of his favorite meals, a family tradition, was a bowl of brown beans with Miracle Whip. A warm honey bun with butter or his mom and sister’s coconut cream pie and banana oatmeal raisin cookies were among the other treat he looked forward to. Aside from his family, it was his faith in Jesus that gave him purpose. He had a passion for sharing the love of Jesus with anyone in came in contact with. No matter the time or place, he would stop to pray for a person in need. He pastored Revival Temple in Muskogee and was the co-pastor at Believers Christian Fellowship for some time. He found his home at Philadelphia Bible Center where he has been a devoted member, always lending a helpful hand to further the Kingdom. On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, this good and faithful servant was called to his eternal home where he was welcomed in the arms of his Savior. He was 78 years old and will forever be remembered by the many that knew and loved him.

He has gone on to join his parents Audie and Frances (Kinsey) Denney.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Carol Denney of the home, two sons, Ryan Neal Denney and wife Shannon of Fort Gibson, OK and Brandon Wayne Horn and wife Tiffany of Fort Gibson, OK, five daughters, Cathy Robison Vickers and husband Lewis of San Angelo, TX, Kristi Franklin and husband Wesley of Jenks, OK, Lisa Gail Clayton and husband Randy of Fort Gibson, OK, Cheryl Horn and husband Bill Campbell of Tahlequah, OK and Janna Thompson and husband Scott of Tahlequah, OK as well as one sister, Judy Matthews and husband Mike of Tahlequah, OK. His legacy lives on through his 18 adored grandchildren, Lucas Chad McCoy, Damon Robison, Kami Smith, Jacob, Wes and Rylee Franklin, Cade, Rhett and Carsyn Clayton, Jarrod and Jordan Marks, Derrick Campbell, Taylor Scott, Richie and Talon Osborn, Brynlee Coppin, Kaylee William and Kyra Horn, one nephew, Noah Shepherd, 12 great-grandchildren, Emelio, Zylix, JT, Stevie, Kesslee, Bentlee, Harvey, Tucker, Lexi and Jayden Cobb, Charli Smith, and Sydney McCoy along with Carol’s family members, his church family, countless friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 beginning at 2:00pm with family present to receive guest from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Dwain will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am at Reed-Culver Funeral Home with Pastor David Roberts officiating.

Serving as pallbearers include Derrick Campbell, Richie Osborn, Cade Clayton, Talon Osborn, Rhett Clayton, Nicholas Scott, Mason Holmes, Michael Paul Matthews, Todd Matthews and Noah Shepherd.

Honorary pallbearers for Dwain are Tommy Tucker, Glenn Doss, Mike Keahlier, Justin Hampton, Bob Johnson, Eddie Morrison, Jim Locke, Charles Bynum, Mike Nalley, Bryan Briggs, Gary Walker, Harold Terry, Johnny Patrick, Joe Stoneburner, Bill Cole, Casey Taylor, Jim Wilson, Aaron Lingbeck and Jeremy Lingbeck.