Ronald Richard Tarrant

In Memory of

Ronald Richard Tarrant

Ronald Richard Tarrant, 79 of Wilburton, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Hillcrest Heart Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ron was born on February 5, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Virgil and Ester (Kingen) Tarrant.

Ron married his wife Jennifer, September 29, 1990 in Wilburton, OK. They first met in St. Louis, Missouri in 1965. Her parents, Kensel & Dortha (Lee) Tucker, chaperoned them with their 5 young children on their first date to a fireworks display. They went their separate ways in 1968, but she found him in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1989. They have been living happily in Wilburton ever since.

Ron served in the United States Marine Corps. actively from 1966-1968. He had numerous jobs from the age of fourteen. He retired from four different occupations. He last retired in2019 from Robbers Cave State Park as a carpenter. 

Ron was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wilburton. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Life Member of the NRA, organized the Southeastern Oklahoma Friends of the NRA in Wilburton. He was awarded the National FNRA Regional Volunteer of the Year for 2 consecutive years. He was an avid hunter. His passion took him on big game hunts to Africa, New Zealand, Alaska, and Canada. He was a man of many talents but most importantly, Ron was a friend to all.

Ronald is survived by:

His wife of 29 years, Jennifer.

Son: Clint Tarrant of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Daughters/Son-In-Laws: Rhonda Carpenter & Husband Mark of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Kelli Wade & Husband Timothy of Canton, Ohio.

Stepsons: Robert Pate of McAlester, Oklahoma; Ricky Pate of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Rodger Pate of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Sister: Ruth Ann Angoine and husband Ronald of Las Vegas, Nevada.

He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 5 Step Grandchildren, and 3 Great Grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister.

A Private Family Service will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dana Hugle and Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating with burial at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Public Viewing/Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 20 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

OK Medical Research Foundation

Attention: Heart Research

825 NE 13th St.

Oklahoma City, OK  73104-9930