Jack Thomas Tamplen was born December 23, 1936 in Seagraves, Texas to Floyd and Marie Tamplen. He passed away at his home in Chickasha on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the age of 78.
Mr. Tamplen married Patsy Ruth Justice on October 4, 1959 in Sherman, Texas. They moved to Chickasha over 40 years ago. He was a store manager for McCory in Texas and Oklahoma until he retired. He went back to work for Wonder Bread in Chickasha as a salesman until he retired from there.
Mr. Tamplen served in the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Tamplen.
Mr. Tamplen is survived by his wife, Pat Tamplen;
His children: Kathey Warren, David Tamplen and his wife, Jane; James Tamplen and his wife, Martie; Matt Tamplen and his wife, Susan;
11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren;
and a sister, Ruby Higgins.