John Patrick Hulsey, 78, of Red Oak, OK passed away May 28, 2023. John was born July 18, 1944, in Red Oak to Jack and Louise (Cometti) Hulsey. He graduated from Red Oak High School with the class of 1962. He attended Eastern Oklahoma State College prior to serving two years in the U.S. Army. On May 1, 1965, he married Judy Shank in Wilburton, OK. They enjoyed 58 wonderful years together.

John was employed with Arkla Gas for nearly 30 years before retiring as Superintendent in 1996. John enjoyed everything involving the outdoors, especially ranching. He loved life and was well known for his sense of humor and pranks. John will be terribly missed by his friends and family, especially his grandchildren that loved him so very much.

John is survived by his wife, Judy, of the home, sons Danny and wife Pam; Brian and wife Arla; Dustin and wife Brandi; and eight grandchildren Jacalyn, Jenna, Colton, John Patrick II, Brileigh, Sage, Scottlynn, and Stetson all of whom live in Red Oak. He is also survived by a sister, Margaret Marr and husband Jimmy of Colorado Springs, CO as well as several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Viewing will be Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 5:00-7:00p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home.

The funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church Red Oak, where he was a member. Bro. Johnny Montgomery and Bro. Gary Davidson will be officiating. The burial will follow at the Red Oak Cemetery under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, OK.

Pallbearers will be Drew Forwoodson, Mike Guazdausky, Mike Gibson, Mikey Guazdausky, Doug Nixon, and Zac Rosebure.

Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Morgan, Bill Garner, John Forwoodson, Walter Squires, Jeff Black, DeWayne Mankin, Greg Lyons, and John’s beloved grandchildren.