Roy Privott
Roy Allen Privott, 92, passed away Feb. 24, 2024.
He was born Feb. 16,1932, on a farm near Omega to Clyde and Josie (McMillan) Privott.
He attended the Alpha School District 78 grade school and graduated from Omega High School in 1950. In October 1952, Roy was drafted into the U.S. Army and completed his service during the Korean War as a corporal. After his military service, he attended Oklahoma City University where he later graduated with a degree in electrical technology.
He married his high school sweetheart, Dolores Clovis, on Feb. 27, 1955, and moved to Tulsa. Roy was employed with W.C. Norris Manufacturing.
They later moved to Yukon and he began his career with Western Electric.
He was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, a charter member of JAYS (Junior Athletics of Yukon Sports) and served on the board and Building Committee for a decade at First United Methodist Church of Yukon, where he attended with his family for over 30 years.
Roy retired from Western Electric (AT&T/Lucent) in 1989, where he worked in the plant engineering department as an electrical engineer.
He and Dolores moved to the Spanish Cove Retirement Community in 2003.
He spent a very active and engaged life with the Cove community. He enjoyed golf, pool and leading his neighbors in lively horseshoe tournaments.
He spent many years participating and serving on the Yukon Horseshoe Club where he participated at the national level.
Roy is survived by his son Steve Privott and wife Joan of Edmond and daughter Karen Privott Schultz and husband Steve of Woodside, Calif.; and his dear friend Lois Lawson.
His pride and joy were his grandchildren: Zachary Privott and wife Karen of Chandler and children Joshua, Reagan and Elijah; Katie Privott Scaling and husband Matt and children Carter and Cooper; Blake Schultz and wife Maddy of Austin, Texas, and children Olivia and Camille; Reid Schultz and his wife Morgan of San Mateo, Calif.; and Parker Schultz of San Diego.
He is also survived by his brother Norman and wife Pat of Mustang and sister-in-law Joy Clovis of Houston.
He was predeceased by his parents, loving wife Dolores, brother Eugene (Ike) and brother-in-law Aaron Clovis.
A graveside service was held at the Yukon Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, with a celebration of life service following at the Spanish Cove Retirement Community, Huff Plaza at 2 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, 10928 SW 15th St., Yukon, OK 73099; Yukon Horseshoe Club in care of Ken Ryel, 12621 Torre Pine Lane, Yukon, OK 73099, or the charity of your choice.
Friends may sign an online guest book at www. yandafuneral.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Yanda & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Yukon.