Jimmy Ray Hadley

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Jimmy Ray Hadley passed away June 1, 2023.

Jimmy was born on August 1, 1950 to Emerson and Letha Gladys (Eubanks) Hadley in Richmond, CA.

Jimmy graduated from Holdenville High School. He later completed two years of college.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged.

Jimmy lived in Knuckles, Scotland, for a short time, spending most of his life in Southern OK until moving to Tecumseh where he has resided for the last year.

He married Shirlay BeLindia Gwoompl on October 1, 2016. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2022.

Jimmy worked in the Oil and Gas Industry as a Mud Engineer for many years in offshore drilling. He taught mud engineering for more than 30 years including Seminole State and other places.

He was preceded in death by his wife, BeLindia Hadley; his parents; and brother, Jerry Hadley.

Survivors include his two daughters and two sons-in-law, Bobbie and James Hatcher of Gainesville, TX and Barbara and Nathan Nadeau of Bowlegs, OK; one son and one daughter-in-law, Tim and Kaylee Hadley of Broken Arrow, OK; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister-in-law, Emerson “Gene” and Kay Hadley of Edmond, OK; and other extended family and friends.

In honor of Jimmy’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Cremation arrangements by Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. There will be no viewing.