Ray Dean Stubblefield, adored husband, father, papa, and uncle unexpectedly passed away on January 10, 2025. Ray was born in Choctaw, Oklahoma on May 4th, 1928 to Harry Stubblefield and Bennita Howard. Ray married the love of his life Darla Stubblefield on June 22, 1956 and served in the Navy.
Ray enjoyed spending time with family. Ray spent many years making trips down to Lake Texoma with the family and helping all of the nieces and nephews learn how to water ski. He enjoyed chasing the “sandies” as well as eating them. Ray never met a food he did not like and was known to be the first to the table and last one to leave. Ray really enjoyed the days when his grandson brought over Buffalo Wild Wings. He loved watching his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s sports. Even when Ray got older and was unable to attend, he enjoyed watching the videos of the sports game over and over again. He enjoyed being outside and was known to pick weeds for hours. Ray enjoyed spending time at the Casino and getting his “free” lunch ticket. Ray loved to watch the stock market and was known to give his grandchildren “walking around money”.
Ray never met a stranger. He was funny, had a heart of gold, and was known for his sayings of “Glad you got to see me” and “Not too shabby”.
Ray was survived by his wife, Darla; his daughter Cheryl and husband Rob Workman; grandchildren, Chad Workman, Lindsay and husband Tyler Green; great grandchildren, Sawyer and Gus Green along with many nieces and nephew.
