Tex William Jewell Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Tex William Jewell Jr. of McAlester, Oklahoma, born in El Paso, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 18, 2025 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivy Jewell (Stipe) and Tex, Sr. Jewell; his former wife Ruby Jewell; and his brother Jimmy Jewell. He is survived by: his wife Judith Beck-Jewell; his daughter Robin Butcher (Ty) of Texas; his grandchildren, Danielle and Damien Butcher; his siblings, Gloria Ingham of Texas and Edward Jewell of McAlester; his stepchildren, Teri Anderson (David) of Forida, Jackie Warren of Texas, Holly Poledicha (Adoni) of Texas and Tony McCarty of California; his stepgrandchildren, Traci, Dominic, Chris, Chad, Nathan, Lisa and Shanell; his stepchildren, Jerry, Kim, Angela and Amy; his stepgrandchildren, Tyler, Karly, Kelsey, Jace, Christian, Ashley and Austin; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Eleanor, Charlie, Eli, August and Weston. He is also survived by 17 step great grandchildren; 3 step great great grandchildren; his family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at the Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home (1224 E Poplar St, Fort Gibson, OK 74434). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel (1224 E Poplar St, Fort Gibson, OK 74434). A committal service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 2:30 PM at 1423 Cemetery Rd, Fort Gibson, OK 74434.
