Category: Passages

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

The Passing of Brother Leon “Olen” Serner

We are sad to announce that on August 3, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Leon “Olen” Serner. Olen had been with us here at American Airlines since 1985 as a Material Logistic Specialists. Please keep the Serner family in your thoughts and prayers.   Leon “Olen” Serner was born in Tulsa on 11/3/51…

The Passing of Retired Brother John Claybaugh

We are sad to announce that on August 1, 2021, at the age of 89, John Freely Claybaugh (Tulsa, Oklahoma) passed away. Brother John retired back in 1991, He worked as Plant Maintenance Mechanic here in Tulsa. Please keep the Claybaugh family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for John Freely Claybaugh John Freely Claybaugh …

The Passing of Brother Daryl Watkins

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Daryl Watkins. He passed on July 21st, 2021. Daryl had been with us here at American Airlines since 1980 and has been one of our best Crew Chief Mechanic’s at the Terminal. He will be missed. Please keep the Watkins family in your…

The Passing of Brother Kenny Marshall

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kenneth G. Marshall (Tulsa, Oklahoma), who passed away at the age of 53, on June 29, 2021. Kenny had been with us here in Tulsa since 1992, He Started as a Cleaner and his…

The Passing of Retired Brother Melvis L. Minter

Melvis L. Minter September 30, 1942 – June 17, 2021 Mr. Melvis L. Minters after 78 years with us, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, June 17, 2021 from his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Melvis had worked here in Tulsa as a Fleet Service Clerk starting back in 1989 and retired in…

The Passing of Brother James Deffenbaugh

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you about the death of Brother Jimi Deffenbaugh. Deffenbaugh, James “Jimi” Jr., 58, American Airlines mechanic, died Monday, June 14. Jimi had been with us since 1986 and worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Deffenbaugh family in your thoughts and prayers. Visitation 6-8 p.m.…

The Passing of Brother Dale Janz

It saddens us to announce the passing of Brother Dale Janz on June 10, 2021 Dale had been with us here in Tulsa working as a Machinist since 1988. Please keep the Janz family in your thoughts and prayers. The Viewing will be Wednesday from 1:00 to 7:00 with the family there from 5:00 to…

The Passing of Brother Charles Salazar

A memorial for Charles will be at The Tulsa Air And Space Museum on Saturday, July 10th @ 5pm.This is an Updated Post from our January 19, 2021 post: We are saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Charles Salazar. Charles had been with us here in Tulsa since 2010 as a Material…

The Passing of Brother Jackie Morgan

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Jackie Morgan. June 8, 2021 Jackie had been with us since May of 1986, He worked in Bench Avionics. As of this posting we do not have any other details.   Please keep the Morgan family in your thoughts and prayers.    

The Passing of Retired Brother Anthony “Cody” Turpen

We are saddened to share with you that on Sunday May 30th Brother Cody Turpen passed. Brother Turpen had retired back in September of 2020 Please keep the Turpen family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary of Cody Turpen Anthony Dee “Cody” Turpen was born February 24, 1954 in Fort Hood, TX to James Dee…