Virgil Lee Townley Sr.

Virgil Lee Townley Sr. age 87, of Wynona, Oklahoma passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City after an extended illness. Virgil was born November 29, 1933 in Bigheart, Oklahoma, known as Barnsdall. He was the oldest child of seven children born to Lucian Monroe Townley and Jewell (Gilbert) Townley. Virgil grew up near Barnsdall and Attended Barnsdall schools. At the age of 19, he enlisted in the Unites States Air Force and proudly served his country for 13 years, with three years overseas during the Korean Conflict in Tripoli North Africa. As a young man, in Tripoli, Virgil was responsible for bringing Rodeo to the service men and women he worked with. He enjoyed riding bulls, bare back broncs and equestrian. After returning home from the service, Virgil worked in Tulsa as an aircraft mechanic for American Airlines. When he left American he returned to Barnsdall to manage the DX gas station. After leaving the station he went on to work for Taylor Chevrolet as a car mechanic and then became the parts manager. He had a great relationship working for the Taylors and they became long life friends. He then moved on to his longest working venture with Performance Petroleum for 36 ½ years before retiring. In 1956, while in the service Virgil married Nellie Flint. They were married for 28 years and had children together. In 1985, he married Donna Moore Quillan and together they had 35 wonderful years together. Virgil loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his years in the service and was a member of the American Legion. Virgil was also proud of his sons and daughter following in his footsteps enlisting in the military. Family and Faith were very important to Virgil. He was a member to the First Assembly of God Church in Cleveland, Oklahoma. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Lucian and Jewel Townley Wife Donna Townley 3 brothers Kenneth, William "Bill", Delbert 2 sisters Louise Motley and infant sister (Mary Jane) He is survived by six children: James Edward Townley Connie Ososkie and husband Kevin of Yorktown, VA. Jackie Perry and husband Gary of Washington, OK. Virgil Lee Townley Jr. and wife Tammy of Ardmore, OK. James Thomas Eckenrode and wife Suzanne of Dinwiddie, VA. Christopher Allen Townley of Oklahoma City, OK. 2 Stepchildren and their families: Kyle (Buddy) Quillan of Wynona, OK. Kari Luster and husband Brian of Bartlesville, OK. 2 Sisters Mary Alice Downey of Barnsdall, OK. Jeanie Townley of Fowler, KS. 2 Stepsisters: Sharon Rose Gomez and Ester Adams 3 Stepbrothers: David Townley Jack Townley Harold Townley He is also survived by 16 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, and 4 Great, Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by his Uncle James Townley (Jenks) and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of his life will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at the First Assembly of God Church in Cleveland, OK. Virgil will be laid to rest at Ethel Reece Cemetery in Barnsdall, OK.

Virgil Lee Townley Sr.

November 29, 1933 - January 1, 2021