Passages

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

The Passing of Brother Daryl Watkins

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 thoughts and ...

The Passing of Brother Kenny Marshall

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 last ...

The Passing of Retired Brother Melvis L. Minter

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 2004. Please keep ...

The Passing of Brother James Deffenbaugh

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. Thursday and service 2 ...

The Passing of Brother Dale Janz

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 7:00 at the ...

The Passing of Brother Charles Salazar

The Passing of Brother Charles Salazar

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 Logistics Specialist. Please keep the Salazar family in your thoughts and prayers.   Charles Gilbert Salazar was born December 2, 1954 in Columbus, ...

The Passing of Brother Jackie Morgan

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

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 & Shirley Ann (Andrews) ...

The Passing of Retired Sister Tammy Fleming

The Passing of Retired Sister Tammy Fleming

We are saddened to share with you the passing of Sister Tammy Fleming. I do not have many details as of this post, Tammy had started working here in Tulsa back in 1995 as a Stock Clerk, she retired in 2020. Please keep the Fleming family in your thoughts and prayers. Celebration of Life, Friday May 7th 2021 3:00 pm Morris ...

The Passing of Retired Brother Phil Buker

The Passing of Retired Brother Phil Buker

It is with a saddened heart that we share with you the passing of Phil Buker.   Phil had worked here in Tulsa as a Mechanic, and retired in 1992.   Please keep the Buker family in your thoughts and prayers..   Viewing is Noon-8PM, Tuesday, May 4, 2021; Funeral Services will be 2PM, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 both at Moore ...

The Passing of Retired Sister Vivian Horne

The Passing of Retired Sister Vivian Horne

We are saddened to share with you the passing or retired Sister Vivian Horne. Vivian was with us here in Tulsa starting back in 1987 and retired in 2012. Vivian past away back on February 3, 2021 and we just wanted to share with all this message.

The Passing of Retired Brother Sam Shell

The Passing of Retired Brother Sam Shell

It is with a deeply saddened heart that we share with you the passing of Retired Brother Sam Shell. Sam had worked here in Tulsa starting in 1989, and retired in 2006. Sam was a strong supporter of the Labor Movement and Local 514 membership. In his service to our country he was awarded the Silver Star. Please ...

The Passing of Brother Robert Washburn

The Passing of Brother Robert Washburn

We are saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Robert Washburn on February 20, 2021.   Robert had been with us here in Tulsa since 1990 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. He worked in the CAM building.   Please keep the Washburn family in your thoughts and prayers.   Annette Washburn has told us that on Sunday March 14, ...

The Passing of Brother Bob Carter

The Passing of Brother Bob Carter

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert L. Carter (Tulsa, Oklahoma), who passed away at the age of 63, on March 2, 2021. Please keep the Carter family in your thought and prayers. Obituary for Robert L. “Bob” Carter Visitation will be 4-7PM, ...

The Passing of Brother Philip Phillips

The Passing of Brother Philip Phillips

We are saddened to share with the passing of Brother Philip Phillips. He had been with us here at American Airlines since 1997. Please keep the Phillips family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Philip William Phillips Philip William Phillips, 54, of White Oak, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Phil was born November 12, 1966 in Nowata, ...