Eddie Douglas
Eddie Douglas of Tonkawa, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, after a brief illness at Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City, at the age of 78 years.
Eddie Douglas was born Dec. 15, 1935, the son of Jimmie and Edna Tetirick Douglas in Blackwell.
Eddie was a self-made hard working man. As a matter of fact, many people from this area knew him as "Fast Eddie." He was known and loved by all. His work ethic was beyond reproach.
Eddie's work ethic started at a young age, after his fathers passing, he went to work to help support his mother. He worked picking pecans for 25 cents an hour.
Eddie graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1953 and was always a great and proud supporter of alumni and every class reunion; there were not many fundraisers that he missed and many anonymous donations that were not published.
In 1966, he graduated from the prestigious Missouri Auction School.
On numerous occasions when Eddie traveled, which he did a lot, each time he got to the sign on I-35 that said Kay County, he would always say, "Boy, it's good to be home." He couldn't have been more proud of the fact that he was from Tonkawa, Kay County, Okla.
He was the longest working real estate agent and auctioneer in Kay County for more than 45 years. Eddie was a major fund raiser for the Tonkawa Police Department getting bullet proof vests.
During his time on earth, Eddie had many jobs and businesses in and around Tonkawa, but he will best be remembered for Contractor's Bit Oil Field and Supply and Eddie Douglas Real Estate and Auction. He worked hard to make each of these a success and at the time of his death both are still open and operating.
Eddie liked working with his hands whether with a welding torch, or wood working tools, building or repairing, no job was too large.
Eddie was not a Veteran but actively supported the vets by hiring National Guard and returning service personnel whenever he could. He realized that his reputation was only as good as his last farm or house sold.
He made sure that the descriptions and conditions of each transaction were legally proper and correct. Eddie read three to four newspapers a day to keep aware and abreast of events both locally and nationally. He loved politics.
In 1955, Eddie partnered with Brian Conaghan to form Contractor's Bit Service. Eddie worked 60 plus years in the oilfield meeting the needs of an ever changing industry.
He saw the transformation from the strictly vertical wells of the 1950s and 60s to the evolution of the horizontal and fracking practices used today. Making friends from Kansas to Texas along the way, for your problem became Eddie's challenge to find a solution.
Eddie started out making deliveries to drilling rigs in Studebaker pickups and then switched to El Caminos when Studebaker stopped production.
Eddie was always available to do benefit auctions, no matter the cause. He auctioneered for the Opportunity Center, The Christmas Gala at the Marland Mansion, FFA and Kay County Livestock Association.
He excelled at auctioneering, there was always a thrill of excitement each time he started an auction. One of his favorites was the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic at the Ponca City Country Club. Eddie loved mingling and catching up with his "golf" buddies on the course.
When Eddie wasn't working he loved collecting coins, trains, clowns, puzzles and cookbooks.
He was a member of Ponca City Country Club, the Elks Lodge, Jaycees, Real Estate Brokers Association and a booster of the OSU Posse Club. He was a real estate broker and an auctioneer.
He is survived by his wife, Gay Douglas of the home; daughters, Jeannie Ackerson, Pam Callison, Cindy Zachary, Kathy White and Lisa Edwards; his son, Mike Edwards; his grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Alexander, Christie, Doug, Joseph, Gary, Jay, Sara, Adam and Katie and numerous great-grandchildren.
Casket bearers will be Jerry Corbin, Charles Conaghan, Tom Saulters, Todd Ross, David Ingram and Calvin Crumrine.
Honorary casket bearers will be Bill Moyer, Charles Sprague, Dale Randall, Dwight Beck, Dr. Kent Nesbitt, Roland Frazier, Clarence Wells and his Coffee Crowd.
A service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, at Anderson Funeral Home, 505 Thunderbird Road, Tonkawa. Burial will follow in Blackwell Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union, Ponca City.
Online condolences may be made at www.tonkawafh.com.
Eddie Douglas
Eddie Douglas of Tonkawa, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, after a brief illness at Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City, at the age of 78 years.
Eddie Douglas was born Dec. 15, 1935, the son of Jimmie and Edna Tetirick Douglas in Blackwell.
Eddie was a self-made hard working man. As a matter of fact, many people from this area knew him as "Fast Eddie." He was known and loved by all. His work ethic was beyond reproach.
Eddie's work ethic started at a young age, after his fathers passing, he went to work to help support his mother. He worked picking pecans for 25 cents an hour.
Eddie graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1953 and was always a great and proud supporter of alumni and every class reunion; there were not many fundraisers that he missed and many anonymous donations that were not published.
In 1966, he graduated from the prestigious Missouri Auction School.
On numerous occasions when Eddie traveled, which he did a lot, each time he got to the sign on I-35 that said Kay County, he would always say, "Boy, it's good to be home." He couldn't have been more proud of the fact that he was from Tonkawa, Kay County, Okla.
He was the longest working real estate agent and auctioneer in Kay County for more than 45 years. Eddie was a major fund raiser for the Tonkawa Police Department getting bullet proof vests.
During his time on earth, Eddie had many jobs and businesses in and around Tonkawa, but he will best be remembered for Contractor's Bit Oil Field and Supply and Eddie Douglas Real Estate and Auction. He worked hard to make each of these a success and at the time of his death both are still open and operating.
Eddie liked working with his hands whether with a welding torch, or wood working tools, building or repairing, no job was too large.
Eddie was not a Veteran but actively supported the vets by hiring National Guard and returning service personnel whenever he could. He realized that his reputation was only as good as his last farm or house sold.
He made sure that the descriptions and conditions of each transaction were legally proper and correct. Eddie read three to four newspapers a day to keep aware and abreast of events both locally and nationally. He loved politics.
In 1955, Eddie partnered with Brian Conaghan to form Contractor's Bit Service. Eddie worked 60 plus years in the oilfield meeting the needs of an ever changing industry.
He saw the transformation from the strictly vertical wells of the 1950s and 60s to the evolution of the horizontal and fracking practices used today. Making friends from Kansas to Texas along the way, for your problem became Eddie's challenge to find a solution.
Eddie started out making deliveries to drilling rigs in Studebaker pickups and then switched to El Caminos when Studebaker stopped production.
Eddie was always available to do benefit auctions, no matter the cause. He auctioneered for the Opportunity Center, The Christmas Gala at the Marland Mansion, FFA and Kay County Livestock Association.
He excelled at auctioneering, there was always a thrill of excitement each time he started an auction. One of his favorites was the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic at the Ponca City Country Club. Eddie loved mingling and catching up with his "golf" buddies on the course.
When Eddie wasn't working he loved collecting coins, trains, clowns, puzzles and cookbooks.
He was a member of Ponca City Country Club, the Elks Lodge, Jaycees, Real Estate Brokers Association and a booster of the OSU Posse Club. He was a real estate broker and an auctioneer.
He is survived by his wife, Gay Douglas of the home; daughters, Jeannie Ackerson, Pam Callison, Cindy Zachary, Kathy White and Lisa Edwards; his son, Mike Edwards; his grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Alexander, Christie, Doug, Joseph, Gary, Jay, Sara, Adam and Katie and numerous great-grandchildren.
Casket bearers will be Jerry Corbin, Charles Conaghan, Tom Saulters, Todd Ross, David Ingram and Calvin Crumrine.
Honorary casket bearers will be Bill Moyer, Charles Sprague, Dale Randall, Dwight Beck, Dr. Kent Nesbitt, Roland Frazier, Clarence Wells and his Coffee Crowd.
A service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, at Anderson Funeral Home, 505 Thunderbird Road, Tonkawa. Burial will follow in Blackwell Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union, Ponca City.
Online condolences may be made at www.tonkawafh.com.
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