Roy R. Rider passed away December 17, 2022 after suffering a heart attack earlier in the month.
Roy was born on December 4, 1943 in Norman, OK to the late Marion and Bessie Rider. He attended Tecumseh High School and Oklahoma Baptist University. After working for Don Kelly Construction in Morrilton, AR, Roy began working at Tinker AFB in 1966 and continued until his retirement at the end of 1999. He spent early retirement years working for Earlsboro Water District and the City of Shawnee. In 2020, Roy received his 50th year pin from the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, Guthrie, OK. He served as Deacon of three churches and previously served as a member of the Tecumseh Board of Education, as well as the Selective Service. His love for flying resulted in obtaining his pilot’s license. Roy met and married Glenda Lott of Harjo, OK in 1962.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Robert Rider, Richard Rider, Raymond Rider and Ray Rider; sistersin- laws; nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Glenda Rider of the home; his daughter, Terese Oliver ( Michael) of Bryant, AR; grandchildren, Chasse Klaus of Anchorage, AK, Colton Klaus (Mallory) of Farmington, AR, Cortnie Klaus of Bryant, AR and three beautiful great-grandchildren, Lauren Dennis, Luke Dennis and Caroline Klaus. He is also survived by one brother, Ralph Rider; brothers-in-law and sisters- in- law; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
The family, at the directive of Roy, will have a private graveside service under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. No visitation will be held.
