Jeff Torix

August 18, 1960 - August 20, 2015

Mr. Jeff Torix, 55 of Stigler passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his home. He was born on June 18, 1960 in Tahlequah to Skeet Torix and Marie (Parker) Torix. He grew up in Fort Gibson where he received his education. He then went to work as a roofer and continued throughout his entire working career. He moved to Stigler in 1990 and married Paula Torix on August 31, 1994 and they made their home together. He will always be remembered as loving to work in the yard, tinkering in his shop, spending time with friends and family, adoring his grandchildren, enjoying family vacations as he was known as cousin Eddie of the Griswald family. He is survived by his wife, Paula Torix of the home; one daughter, Shanda Torix of Stigler; one son, Justin Torix and wife Amber of Welling; two grandchildren, Krissie Torix of Welling, Hagen Torix of Welling; two sisters, Lisa Moydell and husband Gary of Ft. Gibson, Tracy Taylor of Ft. Gibson; one brother, Leon Torix and wife Joyce of Keys; his father, Skeet Torix of Ft. Gibson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marie Torix; one daughter, Amy Torix; one sister, Joyce Taylor; one grandson, Austin Torix. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 22, 2015 at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Reverend Heath Cole officiating and Chick Kelley delivering the eulogy. Pallbearers include, Austin Oldham, Danny Stevens, Tim Watts, Richard Garland, Gary Moydell, and Derek Cooper. Honorary Pallbearers include, Clayton Armstrong, Robert Parker, Billy Parker, Roder Baker, Jerry Dunlap, and Gary Torix. Burial will immediately follow at Pettit Cemetery in Keys under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.