Tommie Hiseley

Tommie M. Hiseley of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the age of 104. He was born November 28, 1910 in Warner, Oklahoma to Thomas Hiseley and Minnie Boatman Hiseley. He married the love of his life, Robbie Jewel Keith, on November 14, 1936 in Stigler, Oklahoma. They shared 58 years of life and marriage together. Tommie worked as a bridge foreman and inspector for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. He retired in 1975 after 36 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, playing dominoes and cards, and watching baseball. Tommie loved nothing more than spending time with his family. He will always be remembered for his favorite saying, “Lead by example…Life is what you make of it.” Tommie was loved by many and will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Robbie; his daughter, Teresa Hiseley Boydstun; and eight siblings. Tommie is survived by his children, Jerry Hiseley and wife Maggie of Warner, OK, James Hiseley and wife Phyllis of Porum, OK, Laura Ann Martin and husband Tony of Broken Arrow, OK, Terry Hiseley and wife Sue of Ft Gibson OK, Jan Stout and husband Steve of Keefeton, OK, Pam Hutson and husband Jerry of Tahlequah, OK, Keith Hiseley and wife Leacia of Cleveland, OK, Neshia Smith and husband Art of Muskogee, OK; 19 grandchildren; 38 ½ great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; sisters, Pauline Weatherford of Muskogee, OK and Louise Adkinson of California; other family members and friends. The family would like to express a very special “Thank you” to Erlinda Shaw, all the caregivers, and Hometown Hospice for the love and care given to Tommie. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Funeral services honoring Tommie’s life will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2015 at Warner First Baptist Church with Mr. Steve Moss officiating. Interment will follow at Warner Memorial Cemetery with his Grandsons, Pete Hiseley, Greg Hiseley, Jon Hiseley, Mike Knapp, Tommy Hiseley, Toby Hiseley, Josh Smith, Frank Boydstun, Troy Hiseley, and Bill Alan Knapp serving as pallbearers.

Tommie Hiseley

November 28, 1910 - March 31, 2015