Keith Patrick Stallings

EARLY LIFE – He was the son of Bob and Colena Stallings and was born Keith Patrick Stallings on the 19th of July 1951 in Cushing Oklahoma. He lived on this earth 73 years 11 months and 5 days. In his youth he was obligated to look after his 4 younger siblings Mitch, Todd, Scott, and Shannon. He was always looked up to by his family.

• He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Tamara, and younger brother Scott Stallings

• He is survived by his wife of 44 years Rhonda Stallings, and his son Jason Stallings, and siblings Mitch Stallings, Todd Stallings, and Shannon Flowers.

• Pat graduated from Shawnee High School in 1969.

• MILITARY SERVICE – Pat enlisted in the US Army Reserved in July 1969, during the Vietnam Era and served 7 years. After a 3-year break in service he joined the US Army National Guard of Oklahoma. He served 2 years before applying for and was granted to attend the US Army’s Rotary Wing Flight Academy at Fort Rucker Alabama. After 1 year of training, he was stationed as a Helicopter pilot at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He duties as performed were to support of unit missions and training of the Soldiers on Fort Sill. After 2 years he was selected and transferred to create the first OPFOR (Opposing forces) training Unit in support of locally-stationed Units. Pat was HONORABLY discharged on 3 Jan 1985 having served a total of 12 years of service. Pat was discharged with the rank of CW2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2).

• LATER LIFE – After his military service Pat was employed as A police officer with the Pottawatomie Tribal Police department in Tecumseh Oklahoma.

• His hobbies consisted of motorcycle riding and scale model building.

• Pat was a loving husband and father to Tamara and Jason.

• Pat and Rhonda remained living in Oklahoma throughout their marriage.

Something to reflect upon while we ponder Pat’s life and passing.

God saw you getting tired

And a cure was not meant to be.

So he put his arms around you

And whispered 'Come to Me'.

With tearful eyes we watched you

As we saw you pass away.

Although we loved you deeply,

Your Golden Heart stopped beating,

Hard-working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us.

He only takes the best.

Those we love remain with us

For love itself lives on,

And cherished memories never fade

Even though a loved one is gone,

Those we love can never be

More than a thought apart,

For as long as there is memory,

They'll live on in the heart.

Live, laugh, and love. Be honest and moral in all that you do. Live life as a participant not a spectator.