Mr. Clarence Eugene Woodfork Iii
December 15, 1974 - January 22, 2020
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Mr. Clarence Eugene Woodfork Iii
December 15, 1974 - January 22, 2020
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Clarence Eugene Woodfork, III was born on December 15, 1974 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Clarence and Carol Woodfork, Jr. He was the second child of three born to this union. Erica being the oldest and Kimberly the baby girl. Clarence was simply called, “Gene” by family and friends.
Gene received his formal education through Tulsa Public Schools graduating in the McLain Class of 1993. After graduation, he received training and became an over the road truck driver for many years.
Being raised in the church Gene accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was baptized at St. Andrew Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. B.M. Bailey, Sr. Gene displayed the love of Christ throughout his life and in labor.
Gene met and married, LaTonya Gough this later was later dissolved.
In 2007, Gene relocated to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where he became gainfully employed with Oklahoma City Public Schools until he became disabled.
In 2009, Ola Tillman of Oklahoma City, found favor in the eyes of Clarence Eugene Woodfork, III and she became the love of his life, they were blessed to share her son, Josiah and their two beautiful daughters, Naomi and Valerie. Becoming a faithful companion, father made Gene’s heart complete and life worth living.
Gene became a follower of Jesus Christ and a faithful member of the New Union Baptist Church of Oklahoma City under the leadership of Dr. Kelly Booker. He shared his gifts and talents in the Choir, Mass Choir and the Unionaires.
Gene enjoyed playing the drums, listening to music and acting where he landed a part in the stage play, “Soul Side of Jesus.”
On the early morning of January 22, 2020, after hearing the voice of the One whom he loved the most, he transitioned from labor to reward. With his heavenly Father saying, “Well Done.”
Gene was preceded in death by his father, Reverend Clarence Woodfork, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Wilbur and Wattyerene Stevenson; paternal grandparents, Eugene and Valeria Woodfork, Sr; and a niece, Kaylyn Ivey.
He leaves to cherish his memory; his mother, Carol (Ron) Watson; his loving companion of eleven years, Ola Tillman of the home; two daughter, Naomi and Valerie Woodfork; his bonus son, Josiah English; bonus mother, B.J. Woodfork; his siblings, Erica Ivey, Kimberly Woodfork (Eric), Captoria Brown, Eugene Brown, William (Janice) Brown and Michelle Myers; nephews, Stephen (Ashlie) Ivey and Jordan Robinson; nieces, Brittany Ivey, Kennedy Johnson, Zaria Johnson, Orteca (Larry) Barnes, Patricia Nunley, Latecia Nunley and Gabrielle West; mother-in-love, Gwendolyn Thomas; brothers-in-love, Michael Tillman and Sylvester Tillman; along with a host of great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Mr. Clarence E. Woodfork III 45, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma will be 11:00AM Friday January 31, 2020 St. John Baptist Church 1802 North Troost Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 with his Uncle Pastor Rex. Woodfork, Officiating and Dr. Kelly Booker, Eulogist.
Visitation will be Thursday January 30th 2020 1:00PM til 8:00PM at Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home 2103 East 3rd Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104. “When caring truly matters, DYER cares.” 918-425-5549
9 responses to Mr. Clarence Eugene Woodfork Iii
Latice Freeman Of Long Beach, Ca says:
February 3, 2020
So Sorry To Hear This. Rest Well Gene
Angela D Thomas Eadams Of Columbia, Sc says:
January 31, 2020
Family, We Send Love And Prayers Of Comfort To You. I Wish I Could Physically Be There To Celebrate My Lil Cousin’S Home Going, But I’M There In Spirit. Hug Carol Real Tight For Me And Continue To Love On Each Other To Get Through This Difficult Time. I’M Going To Miss The Conversations Genie And I Had. . But, I Will Talk To Him Later… Love Your Cousin Angela
Larhonda Minter-Davis Of Wewoka says:
January 30, 2020
Carol And Family, We Extend Our Deepest Condolences During The Homegoing Of Your Loved One. We Ask God To Continue To Give You Peace And Comfort Today And In The Many Days To Come. God Bless You, We Love You.
Donneche Robinson-Hanks Of Washington Dc says:
January 29, 2020
Keeping Gene’S Family And Friends In My Thoughts And Prayers During This Difficult Time. I’M Sorry To Hear About The Passing Of My Classmate. In High School He Was The Big Homie That Everyone Liked. Gene Also Handled His Business Representing The Mclain Scots C/O 93 On The Football Field. My Fondest Memory Of Gene Was Him Wearing His “Mc Hammer Pants” To School. He Rocked Them In Every Color. Gene Just Had His Own Style. He Always Had A Smile On His Face And Something Funny To Say To Keep Us Laughing. When Planning Both Our 20Th And 25Th Class Reunion Everyone Wanted To Know If Gene Was Coming. People Wanted To Know If He Would Be Wearing His Hammer Pants. Gene Was Just Good People And Will Be Missed. Rip Classmate