John Odom Roop of Heavener, Oklahoma was born January 31, 1949 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Alva and Lonetta (Odom) Roop and passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023 in Heavener, Oklahoma in his home with loved ones by his side at the age of 74.
He is survived by:
One son:
Lon Roop
One daughter:
Jennifer Stratton and husband Darin
Two grandchildren:
Lauren and Hunter Stratton
One nephew:
Justin Roop
Numerous cousins, other loved ones, and many special friends
John was preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Lonetta Roop; and a brother, Bill Roop.
John was a 1968 graduate of Heavener High School. John was one of the most decorated Vietnam War veterans in the area, having served as a combat infantryman and reconnaissance leader for the Air Calvary. He had a drawer full of medals, but was too modest to display them. After the war, he was delighted to return to his hometown working for 34 years with the KCS Railroad and raising a family. John was a member of the Maintenance of Way. After seeing the horrors of war, he took great pleasure in the small joys of everyday life, and had a dry but deep sense of humor.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.