Thomas O MacEntire

Thomas O. MacEntire lll was born on May 21, 1950 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Thomas O. and Barbara Gene (Kuykendall) MacEntire II. Tom passed away on November 29, 2018 in Durant, Oklahoma at the age of 68. Tom moved with his family to Bryan County in June 1964. He graduated from Mead High School before beginning his military career with the United States Navy as an Avionics Technician in May 1971. He served 21 years and retired in 1992 as a Master Chief and decorated Vietnam veteran. Following retirement, Tom returned to Durant where he furthered his education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in May 1996 while working at ISC Computers. On June 1, 2003, Tom married Brenda Kay Morris and they were blessed with 15 years together. Tom worked for Silo Schools as IT Director. Tom enjoyed football (specifically the Dallas Cowboys), boating, and he deeply loved his family and the Lord. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Anna Mae MacEntire. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Kay MacEntire; treasured daughter, Amber Larson and husband Trevor; stepsons, Cory Wheeler and wife Shawntae and Kaylan Woods; brothers and sisters, Gary Reece and wife Maxine, Bart Reece and wife Margie, Kathy MacEntire-Bates, Tim MacEntire and wife Nancy, Mary Rawls and husband Bob and David MacEntire; grandchildren, Avilynn and Mirari Larson, Emily, Hannah and McKinnley Wheeler and numerous extended family and friends. Funeral services to celebrate Tom’s life will be held Thursday December 6, 2018 at Victory Life Church. Brother Tim MacEntire and Pastor Lee Armstrong will officiate. Interment will follow in Mead Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family members Scott Reece, Landon Bates, Brad MacEntire, David Rawls, Jeff MacEntire and Kaylan Woods. Honorary pallbearers will be Trevor Larson, Cory Wheeler and Kirby Haynes. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Silo School Alumni Association at 4710 West Hwy 70 Durant, OK 74701. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Durant Funeral and Cremation Service.

Thomas O MacEntire

May 21, 1950 - November 29, 2018