Ronald Earl Wymore

Ronald Earl Wymore was born on September 25, 1951, in Fresno, California to Fred and Betty Barnaby Wymore, and passed away on May 6, 2026, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.

Ron grew up alongside his older sister, Diane, and brother, Fred. At the age of 13, his family moved to El Monte, California, where Ron later graduated from Arroyo High School in 1969. During high school, Ron played trombone in the school band, played basketball, and lettered in wrestling.

Ron was a graduate of Life Bible College. While in college, he enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

Ron married Dawn Butala and they had two children, Corri and Marc.

Ron pastored Foursquare Churches in Fremont, California, Omaha, Nebraska, and Visalia, California.

Ron later worked for and retired from FedEx.

In the fall of 2010, Ron reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Pamela Masengale, who was living in Oklahoma. Ron and Pam were married on May 26, 2012, and together built a beautiful life in Oklahoma. Ron lovingly embraced Pam’s family as his own, becoming a devoted husband, son, father, and papa. Ron and Pam served together in ministering to hurting men, women, and marriages.

Ron cherished every moment spent with his children and grandchildren and was affectionately known as “Tickle Papa.” His happiest times were when family and friends gathered together, sharing stories, laughing, and playing games.

Preceding Ron in death were his parents, Fred and Betty Wymore, and his brother-in-law, Jerry Chapman.

Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Pam; Dad, Charles and Dona Masengale of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter Corri and Jason Graves of Carlsbad, California; son Marc and Bethany Wymore of San Marcos, California; daughter Jolinda and Chad Ross of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter Jennifer and Chad Bunch of Moore, Oklahoma; grandchildren Ben and Brooke Graves, Cameron and Helena Graves, Annalise Graves, Ella Graves, Merci Wymore, Phoenix Wymore, Carter and Ashleigh Ross, Cooper Ross, Lillie Ross, Austin Bunch, Kaytlin Bunch, and Makayla Guyton; great-grandchildren Banks Graves, Benji Graves, Kaydence Guyton, Kaylani Guyton, and Chandler Guyton; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.

Ronald Earl Wymore

With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and papa, Ronald Earl Wymore.

Ronald Earl Wymore was born on September 25, 1951, in Fresno, California to Fred and Betty Barnaby Wymore, and passed away on May 6, 2026, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.

Ron grew up alongside his older sister, Diane, and brother, Fred. At the age of 13, his family moved to El Monte, California, where Ron later graduated from Arroyo High School in 1969. During high school, Ron played trombone in the school band, played basketball, and lettered in wrestling.

Ron was a graduate of Life Bible College. While in college, he enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

Ron married Dawn Butala and they had two children, Corri and Marc.

Ron pastored Foursquare Churches in Fremont, California, Omaha, Nebraska, and Visalia, California.

Ron later worked for and retired from FedEx.

In the fall of 2010, Ron reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Pamela Masengale, who was living in Oklahoma. Ron and Pam were married on May 26, 2012, and together built a beautiful life in Oklahoma. Ron lovingly embraced Pam’s family as his own, becoming a devoted husband, son, father, and papa. Ron and Pam served together in ministering to hurting men, women, and marriages.

Ron cherished every moment spent with his children and grandchildren and was affectionately known as “Tickle Papa.” His happiest times were when family and friends gathered together, sharing stories, laughing, and playing games.

Preceding Ron in death were his parents, Fred and Betty Wymore, and his brother-in-law, Jerry Chapman.

Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Pam; Dad, Charles and Dona Masengale of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter Corri and Jason Graves of Carlsbad, California; son Marc and Bethany Wymore of San Marcos, California; daughter Jolinda and Chad Ross of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter Jennifer and Chad Bunch of Moore, Oklahoma; grandchildren Ben and Brooke Graves, Cameron and Helena Graves, Annalise Graves, Ella Graves, Merci Wymore, Phoenix Wymore, Carter and Ashleigh Ross, Cooper Ross, Lillie Ross, Austin Bunch, Kaytlin Bunch, and Makayla Guyton; great-grandchildren Banks Graves, Benji Graves, Kaydence Guyton, Kaylani Guyton, and Chandler Guyton; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.

Ron’s legacy includes a deep love for worshipping his Savior, Jesus Christ, the beautiful gift of laughter and storytelling, and a compassionate heart for mentoring men.

A Celebration of Life for Ronald Wymore will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at NW Life Church, 5561 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City 73132.