Jack Gillett

Jack Edgar Gillett, 82 year-old resident of Tulsa, died Thursday, October 26, 2006 at the Craig General Hospital after a length illness. He was born January 16, 1924 in Vinita, to Russell and Eva (Ratcliff) Gillett. Jack graduated high school from the Oklahoma Military Academy and college from the University of Oklahoma, with a degree in journalism. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Jack served three years in the United States Navy during World War II. He had resided in Honolulu, Hawaii for fifteen years then moved to Tulsa where he lived for forty three years. He was an interior designer with Cathey's furniture and later worked for Phillips Petroleum until his retirement. The family includes: his sister Jane Price of Vinita, two nieces, Sue Jane Rogers of Tulsa and Shirley James of Little Rock, Arkansas. His parents preceded him in death. The funeral service will be held Saturday October 28, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Bob Johns officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Vinita. Casket bearers will be Jim Rogers, Steve McConnell, Sean McDonald, Kirk and Kegy Ruark, and Roger Rodich. Friends may give to the Vinita Public School Educational Foundation, 114 S Scraper,Vinita, OK 74301. Arrangements are by the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Vinita.

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Saturday, October 28th, 2006 10:00am, Luginbuel Funeral Home

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