John Chavez Flores

John Chavez Flores, 85, was born in Oxnard, California on June 24, 1938, the son of Dolores and Julia Flores of Aguascalientes, Mexico, and passed away at his home on Monday, March 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. John led a life filled with adventure and passion. He proudly served his country by spending 4 years in the United States Air Force and 2 years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. John married Gale Hankins and shared over 50 years of love and happiness with her. Together, they had 4 children and created countless cherished memories. John's love for dancing and travel was evident in his life with Gale. He was a dedicated member of the King and His Court men’s fast pitch softball team, as well as the Camarillo Kings, being eventually inducted into the California State Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame. Before retiring, John was a Ventura County Deputy Sheriff and later an Insurance Broker. In 2008, John and Gale were honored as CASA 'Volunteers' of the year, making them the only married 'couple' to receive such an award geared towards individuals, for their dedication to the CASA program in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He had a soft spot for good music and hot Mexican salsa. John enjoyed coaching little league baseball in his free time. John Chavez Flores will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and a committed member of his community. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, loyalty and respect. He will be missed dearly. John is preceded by his parents and his wife, Gale Yvonne Flores. Those left to cherish John’s memory are sons, John Scott Flores of Inola, OK and Preston James Flores of Inola; daughters, Claudine Marie Flores of Tahlequah, OK and Vicki Velasquez Leandro of Malden, MA; sister, Sally Riddle; grandsons, Kyle Flores, Johnny Flores, Jr., Brad Cutty and Brandon Cutty; granddaughters, Mariah Flores, Alexis Flores, Julia Flores, Monique Shipman; great-grandson, Knox Flores; great-granddaughter, Amia Blanco Flores and nephew, Alex Delgadillo of CA. A celebration of John's life will be held 1:30PM Friday, April 19, 2024, at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, OK. The family of John Chavez Flores has entrusted his care, cremation, and service to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson, OK. (918) 478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the Flores family at clifforddgarretfamilyfh.com

John Chavez Flores

June 24, 1938 - March 25, 2024