Wilbur "Clovis" Hazelton

Clovis Hazelton, born May 28, 1929 in Oklahoma City to F.K and Agnes Clara Hazelton, went to meet his beloved bride, Nancy Patricia on August 24, 2021. His five children, all blessed with incredible parents, find joy that they are together again in the presence of their Lord.

Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, dear wife, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, and great grandchild. Survived by his five children, John (Susan), Rick, Kathy (Paul), Susie (Dallas), and Cheri; 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren, and numerous extended family members and friends.

A native Oklahoman of Potawatomi heritage, Clovis grew up in Oklahoma City on farm land purchased through the exchange of 2 mules and a Model T Ford. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, and graduated from Capitol Hill High in 1948. Proudly serving 21 years in 3 branches of the military including the Air Force, Naval Reserve, and the Army and Air National Guard.

Serving tours in Germany, Texas, and Florida, Clovis was particularly proud of serving in Operation Greenhouse, an Airforce deployment based in Eniwetok, Marshall Island from 1950-1951.

“We never lost a single drone,” he said, referring to the 33 B 17 bombers the unit was responsible for flying, testing and maintaining.

After his service, Clovis returned to Oklahoma. On September 2nd, 1961, married his beloved wife, Nancy Patricia Williams Armour, and together they raised their family.

His family was everything to Clovis, and he worked tirelessly through harsh Oklahoma summers and winters as a concrete foreman while also working nights at Oklahoma Publishing Company to provide for his family.

Clovis invested in quality time with his children by involving himself in their activities such as driving the school bus at St. James Catholic School, volunteering as Scout Master for the Boy Scouts, and acting as a Campfire “Do-Dad.” From building countless 4th of July floats, constructing haunted houses at Halloween for the PTA Carnival, to learning how to construct an authentic teepee for the Boy Scouts, there are countless children in Oklahoma who benefitted from Clovis’ heartfelt efforts in serving others.

In his limited free time, Clovis still found time to enjoy his antique classic cars, the occasional unsanctioned race on Route 66, his treasured memberships in the Willys Overland Knights Registry Club, the Gray Eagles, and the Knights of Columbus.

A natural born story teller, perhaps Clovis’ most endearing legacy was his ability to share his unique wit and charm with friends and strangers alike and always make them laugh. Whether sharing a quick joke with parishioners over coffee and donuts after Mass, exchanging stories “at the office” with his cronies at the local McDonalds, or perfecting his grumpy old man act (with a twinkle in his eye and a sly smile) with the medical professionals who cared for him at the Norman Veterans Center where he resided, one could never deny this sweet, joyful man who shared mirth mixed with sage observations and advice.

Finally, we are sure Clovis is reunited with numerous dogs in his life, including Spot from boyhood all the way to Autumn, the little auburn dog he claimed would be his last dog because he “Didn’t want any more dogs to break his heart.” Enter Susie Q, his beloved little freckled Cocker Spaniel, who in turn has been the source of comfort and love to Clovis himself, his family and numerous veterans and staff at the Norman Veterans Center.

A come-and-go visitation for Clovis will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Service-South Chapel, 7720 South Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159. A wake service will occur Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will occur Monday, August 30, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 4201 S McKinley Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73109, with burial to follow to Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 8701 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73162.