Coy Donald Maudlin
PRYOR — Coy Donald Maudlin, formerly of Braman, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa at the age of 80 years.
Coy was born on Aug. 15, 1937, in Ponca City, the son of Coy Andrew and Louise Richardson Maudlin. He grew up in Ponca City and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1955. Following graduation he entered the United States Air Force where he was stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. and Vance Air Force Base in Enid. He married Patsy Collings on June 15, 1957, in Ponca City. During his tenure in the military, he served two tours of duty in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Following his Vietnam deployment he returned to Randolph Air Force Base where he retired after 20 years of service. His wife preceded him in death in October of 1970. Following his discharge he returned to Ponca City where he worked at several businesses before attending Cowley County College in Arkansas City, Kan., where he received an associate degree. He married Carol Hobaugh in 1980 in South Haven, Kan. and they made Braman their home. She preceded him in death in August of 2009. He continued to make Braman his home before moving to Pryor.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and South Haven Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading western novels and, like all men, eating steak.
He is survived by two sons, Calvin Maudlin, of California and Del Maudlin and wife Gabriele, of Spavinaw; two step-sons, Keith Hobaugh and wife Sandy, of Braman and Don Hobaugh and wife Cindy, of Braman; two step-daughters, Debbie Ray and husband Todd, of Braman and Connie McGehan and husband Mark, of Bowling Green, Ky.; a brother, Gene Maudlin and wife Karla, of Sayre; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Darla Logan; a sister, Sue Gingerich and a brother, Wayne Maudlin.
A graveside service is scheduled at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 1, at Braman Cemetery with Darrell Gingerich officiating. Military rites will be performed by Braman American Legion.
Honorary casket bearers will be, Hunter Ray, Parker Ray, Joseph Maudlin, Travis Hobaugh, Matthew Maudlin, Jason Logan, James F. Maudlin and Andrew Maudlin.
A memorial has been established in his honor with Braman American Legion in c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.
On-line condolences can be made at www.robertsandsonfh.com.
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