Marvin 'Sparky' Earl Wilmoth

Marvin “Sparky” Earl Wilmoth, 86, of Fort Gibson, OK was born September 28, 1936, in Atlanta, TX to John Robert and Drucilla “Dot” (Foster) Wilmoth and peacefully passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, in Tahlequah, OK. In his final days, Sparky was surrounded by loving family members that included his daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and loving friends. Sparky joined the United States Coast Guard on June 20, 1950, in Dallas, TX and retired as a Lieutenant Commander with the U.S. Coast Guard on April 8, 1983, in Washington, D.C. After retiring from the military, he took a position as an engineer for Centri-Lift Hughes and Rockwell. Sparky enjoyed telling stories of his time serving our great nation and his experiences at sea. On December 14, 1956, in Poulsbo, WA he married the love of his life, Beverly Joanne Chappell and together they shared 65 years of making precious memories together, she preceded him in death in December of 2022. Jim Titley was always Sparky’s best friend and golfing partner. They enjoyed many early morning rounds at golf courses in the area where Sparky became good at golf with a low handicap. Sparky enjoyed a good game of golf, hunting, fishing, and sports. His favorite football team being the OU Sooners (Boomer! Sooner!) with the occasional exception when OU played Texas his alma mater. Sparky and Joanne enjoyed wintering in Corpus Christi, TX and then enjoying family the rest of the year in Fort Gibson. Sparky leaves a legacy of Sparky’s with his grandson Sparky Edwards and great-grandson Sparky Edwards, Jr. to carrying his name on. A viewing will be 11AM-5PM Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be 9:30AM Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Gibson with best friend Jim Titley and brother Charles Gholson of Louisiana officiating. Eddie Edwards, Sparky Edwards, Eddie Edwards, Jr., Clint Edwards, Jerrod Wilmoth, and Kendall Wilmoth serving as casket bearers. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery will full military honors. The family of Marvin “Sparky” Earl Wilmoth has entrusted his care, service and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Marvin 'Sparky' Earl Wilmoth

September 28, 1936 - February 11, 2023