Jackie Lewis Blevins

TSGT (Ret) Jackie Lewis Blevins (Jack) died August 6, 2012 at the Norman Veteran's Center, Norman, OK. He was born October 9, 1934 in Graham, OK and is preceded in death by his father and mother, Oscar Houston and Zelda Mae Morgan Blevins; his brother Tommy Lee Blevins; and many other friends and relatives.

Jack married Caroline Elizabeth Burgess on May 19, 1956. Jack is survived by his wife, Caroline and their beloved dog, Ladd; his son Richard, wife Debbie and their children Michael and Jonathan; his daughter Margaret; his son Robert, wife Lisa and their children Hailey and Conner, all of Noble, OK. Jack is also survived by his brother Jerry of Tulsa, as well as several relatives and friends.

Jack entered the United States Air Force at the age of 16 and served his country with honor and loyalty for 21 years. Jack served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars and was stationed in many countries across the globe including North Africa and Spain, as well as many bases stateside located in Indiana, Texas, California, Montana and Florida.

Jack retired from the USAF in 1973 as a TSGT (Law Enforcement and Correctional Supervisor) and moved his family to Noble, OK. Jack worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department and a Correctional Industrial Supervisor for the Oklahoma State Department of Corrections before retiring. Once retired, Jack and Caroline became “snow birds” and would travel to Arizona for the winters and eventually extended their travels to include much of the United States, Canada and New Mexico.

Jack was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association; The American Legion Post #0184, Moore, OK; and past member of the Masonic Lodges of Glasgow, MT and Noble, OK.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Norman Veteran's Center for their assistance in Jack's care as well as the staff with Valir Hospice Health Care. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Alzheimer’s unit of the Norman Veteran's Center. A memorial service will be held at the Norman Veteran's Center at a future date.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Primrose Funeral Service, www.primrosefuneralservice.com.