William “Lynn” Luker

William “Lynn” Luker went to be with our loving father at the age of 75 on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Lynn Luker was born Nov. 22, 1945, in Dumas, Ark., to Hugh and Mable Luker.

Lynn and his family moved to Oklahoma City in 1953. He graduated from Crooked Oak High School in 1963.

He worked as a welder for ONG until 1972, then moved to Kingfisher to start his career as a welder at Conoco Pipeline.

He retired as an area supervisor after 30 years. After retirement, he worked third-party inspection and traveled to numerous places, including Alaska, Russia and Syria.

After retirement, you could always find him spending hours at his farm tending to his cattle.

He always looked forward to family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a very proud grandpa.

Other pastimes included riding motorcycles, hunting in Wyoming with his brother Paul and brother-in-law Jim.

He also loved getting the best bargains at auctions and garage sales.

Lynn was very personable and never met a stranger.

He was always willing to help others and will be greatly missed.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Joe Luker, Sue Dearman and Betty Luker.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Luker; son Jerry Luker and wife Tammy; daughter Teresa Edwards and husband Eric; daughter Christen Rush and husband Russell; stepson Michael Hoskins; Cheree Vandiver; and stepson Steven Hoskins. Also, grandchildren Alek Ryan, Phillip Ryan, Nicholas Ryan, Luke Luker, Logan Luker, Lindsey Luker, Lori Luker, Easton Rush, Parker Rush, Lily Rush, Hudson Rush and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Luker; and sister, Wilma Taylor.

Funeral service was Monday, March 15 at the First Baptist Church in Crescent.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crescent Public Schools P.O. Box 719 Crescent, OK 73028 or Crescent Food Bank P.O. Box 537 Crescent, OK 73028.