Wilber Stocks
(1932 - 2019)
Obituary
Wilbur Allen Stocks, 86, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed with
his wife by his side on April 24, 2019, following a long illness. He was born
on Dec. 27, 1932, in Newton, to Otis Stocks and Ermma (Baumgartner) Stocks. His
mother died when he was a young child and he was raised by his loving
stepmother, Violette.
Wilbur excelled at sports, playing varsity football,
basketball and baseball in high school. He graduated from Kansas State
University, where he played defensive end on his treasured Wildcats' football
team. After obtaining a degree from Kansas State, he had a long-distinguished
career in accounting.
Sports continued to be Wilbur's life-long passion and he
enjoyed officiating team sports throughout his life. Throughout his adult life,
he attended as many Wildcat games as possible. He also was a 31st degree Mason,
Shriner. As part of his Masonic lodge activities he served as director of the
Midgley Museum in Enid, Oklahoma. He was active in church life singing in the
choir, serving as an elder and on the board of directors. Judie and Will
enjoyed traveling and dancing with the local big band dance clubs.
Wilbur is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Judith;
their three children, Cynthia, David and Bryan; granddaughter, Jennifer; and
great-grandchild, Addison.
His father, stepmother and his brother, Kenneth, predeceased
him.
A celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday, July
27, 2019, at The Breadbasket in Newton.
Memorials can be made to Central Christian Church in Enid,
Oklahoma, admin@centralenid.org or the Brain Trauma Foundation at
www.braintrauma.org.
