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Josh Bohanon Obituary

Josh Lee Bohanon, 66, of Oklahoma City died November 12, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Josh was born January 21, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Andrew Bohanon and Lois Mae Walker Bohanon. He graduated from Wewoka HS in 1955 where he was an All State football player and served 6 years with the US Army from 1960 through 1966. He married Judy Sullivan in 1974 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He went on to graduate from UCO in 1982 with a BA. After working briefly as a licensed mortician, he then was employed at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services for 25 years before retiring in 1999. A true family man, he was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time, laughing and joking with family and friends and cheering for his Oklahoma Sooners!! Josh was preceded in death by his father Andrew Bohanon, his brother Webster Bohanon and his father in law Jim Sullivan. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Judy, his twin sons James Webster of Tulsa and Josh Lee II and his fiance Amanda Ridenour of Norman, his mother Lois Mae Bohanon, of the home, his sister Andrewette 'Sue' Wood of Edmond and his mother in law Thelma Sullivan of the home. Josh also leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends and loved ones who will miss him dearly. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday November 18, 2003 at 3:00 p.m., at the Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka, OK. The family will receive visitors at the family home on Sunday, November 16th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Stout Funeral Home in Wewoka, OK or in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. CREMATION SOCIETY 1145 W. Britton Rd. 843-3345

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Published by Oklahoman on Nov. 16, 2003.

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Lisa Todd

November 16, 2003

I am a friend of Josh and Amanda's and Joe and I are thinking of your family in your time of grief. We are praying for your family. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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