Obituary for Gary “Jo” Carver

Ponca City Now - November 16, 2020 4:49 pm

Gary Jo Carver

April 19, 1959 – November 14, 2020

Gary Jo Carver of Lamont, Oklahoma, passed away November 14, 2020, in the St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid, Oklahoma, at the age of 61 years.

Gary Jo Carver was born on April 19, 1959, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Gary Keith and Linda Sue (Holiday) Carver. Following his education he entered the United States Navy. Upon discharge from the military, he worked in the oil and gas industry, as well as serving as a cowboy working livestock. He married Lynn Tuck on April 14, 1980. They enjoyed traveling, roping, and spending their time with their horses and grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Carver of Lamont; a son, Gary Keeth Carver and wife Mary Glaser of Ponca City; a daughter, Niki Langley of Odessa, Texas; seven grandchildren, Hadison, Kacie Jo, Peyton, Hunter, Makinzie, Jaydon and Kiersten; three sisters, Susan Prince, Connie Francis and Amy Weber; a brother, R. C. Carver; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Carl and Bertie Holiday and Nelson and Faye Carver; four uncles, Val, Danny and Dean Carver and Jack Holiday; an aunt, Billy Nieces; and a nephew, Brandit Wayne.

Jo was all about family and horses and if you needed anything he would be there. He was most proud and talked non-stop about his grandkids and would remind them often they were the best part of his life.

Visitation is scheduled beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17th at Roberts and Son Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

A celebration of Gary Jo’s life will begin at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18th at the City Building in Braman located at 302 Broadway.

A memorial has been established in his honor with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon, Blackwell, Oklahoma 74631.