Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Joe Bill Mikles was called to his heavenly home on April 9, 2016.....He was surrounded by his family at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Joe was born to William Tugo and Mabel Mikles at the family home in Reville Valley near Paris, Arkansas on April 27th, 1928. He had one brother and one sister.
After Graduating from Magazine Arkansas High School Joe embarked upon and excelled at many job opportunities learning many skills from supervising to management from welding to truck driving to ending his work career with Sapulpa City Schools.......
Joe was President of Kellyville Round-Up Club for 17 years and was awarded with a Lifetime membership in 1995. He was instrumental in the building of the Club House at the Rodeo Arena....One of his proudest moments was watching the Club win their first Pawhuska Cavalcade Banner under his leadership....Joe offered lots of caring and compassion to many youth members of the club and will be fondly remember for his wisdom, integrity and his big beautiful smile....
In 1977 Joe met the former Terry Ozment of Sapulpa...they were married February 25,1978, and have one son Jason Stanley Mikles , and recently celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary. They resided on their farm Northwest of Sapulpa where Joe enjoyed building utility trailers, remodeling travel trailers, brush hogging, taking care of his horses and dogs and spending time with family and friends...The past several years Joe was well known for his ever growing display of Christmas lights and decorations.....He was also a trader at heart and could wheel and deal with the best of them.
He attended Praise Fellowship Church in Sapulpa
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his son Larry Joe Mikles, sister Wanda Mae Schulte and son-in-law Jim Crawley.
He is survived by his wife Terry of the home, Brother W.T. (Dub) Mikles, Sons: Kenny (Vicki) Mikles and Jason S. Mikles...Daughters: Debbie Crawley and Linda (Larry) Shope and daughter in law Judy Mikles, sister in law; Patty Pietila
Grandsons: Scott (Jennifer) Shope, Brandon (Valerie) Andrews, Travis (Delisa) Mikles, Jason W. (Natalie) Mikles, Lance Mikles, Jacob (Morgan) Crawley, Tye Mikles and Tony Mikles Granddaughters: Shannon Mikles and Laura (Jeff) Edwards, Great Grandchildren: Madison Shope, Anna Andrews, Alyx Edwards, Ellery Edwards, Kaylee Mikles, Kelsey Perkins, Mary Kate Mikles, Annabeth Mikles, Delaney Beasley, Austin Shope, Barrett Andrews and Bennett Mikles, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his dogs, Foxy, Cody and Smokey. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 5-7:30pm and...Funeral Services will be 10:00am,Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow with him being carried to his resting place by horse drawn hearse to the Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home 1208 South Main in Sapulpa.
Terry I am so sorry for your loss of Joe he was such a wonderful person, I will never forget that big smile of his!!!! With lots of love!!
Louise Hope
April 15, 2016 | Broken Arrow, OK
Terry,
I sit here, thinking what to say, nothing comes to mind but that Joe was loved by all and he never met a stranger. I loved all the stories you would share about him at work, from Bart Brooks to the Jugs. I pray that God will continue to wrap his arms around you through your time of need. Also, know that if you need anything, please contact me. Love you.
Cyndi Goff
April 14, 2016 | Sapulpa, OK
Linda & Larry, sorry for the loss of your dad. Praying for your family.
Willie & Barbara Henderson
April 13, 2016 | Tulsa, OK
So sorry for your loss, I have known Joe Bill since I can remember. He was the one who trained me for my first paper route. Always in thoughts and prayers,
Donett Lay
April 12, 2016 | Sapulpa, OK
Bill and I extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of JoeBill.He was a TRUE Mikles,always cutting up and ready for a joke.He will be missed for sure.we Loved him. Bill and Debbie Mikles Reveille Valley,Ar.
Debbie Mikles
April 12, 2016 | Magazine, AR
Terry I know you know how much I love you and my heart just breaks for you in your loss of Joe. You found the love of your life in Joe and he found the same in you. No marriage is ever perfect but yours came the closest in my eyes. Joe felt the same about the farm as you, you both loved the horses, going the same places and most of all your family and friends. You both are very giving people. He will be missed by so many family, friends and most of all you.You both are loved by so many. I am...
Mary Henry
April 12, 2016 | Sapulpa, OK
Donald and I are keeping you all in our prayers. God Bless....
Joyce Friddle
April 11, 2016 | Revilee Valley, AR
Joe and I were best friends when we worked at Woodlawn School. He told great stories and was an asset to our school. God be with you, Terry.
Marian Frazier
April 11, 2016
Don and I send you our deepest sympathy for the loss of Joe. He had such a zest for life and was very devoted to his close family and extended family. Keep his memories close to your hearts and let them remain there forever. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Vontella and Don Beach
April 10, 2016 | Paris, AR