We are so sad today to inform our members of the passing of Elmer Gales at age 83. Elmer was everybody’s friend at the TG&Y Headquarters office. He was Office Manager then Comptroller for many years until the closing of the office. His obituary can be viewed here: Elmer Gales Obituary
Otis C. Laskey Sr. worked as an Order Filler at OKC TG&Y/McCrory Headquarters and Edmond OK Warehouse Distribution Center 1962-1988. He played several years as a Left Fielder with TG&Y Softball Team and was named the 1965 Most Valuable Player due to his numerous home runs at Wheeler Park. Otis passed away at the age…
The picture was taken from the Temple & Sons obituary page. It’s my (Jim Kettler) sad duty to report that another of our TG&Y family has passed. Judy Anne Young, who worked in the HQ mail room for several years, passed on February 21, 2022. A slideshow is available here:
He was one of the originals. He was a Buyer and VP. He retired in 1971. His photos of Oklahoma graced the waiting area of the executive offices for several years. He joined TG&Y after managing S.H. Kress stores in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Others I remember who worked with him were Pat…
The following text was provided by Leslea Fancher about her mother, Bobbye J. Fancher. “My mother worked at the Edmond Plaza TG&Y for years in the early 70 until TG&Y closed their doors.Her name was Bobbye J. Fancher of Edmond, OK. She passed away on January 20, 2013. She look forward in seeing everyone this…
Sandra Walls also reported that Wanda “Jeannie” Garvin passed on June 7, 2015. She worked at headquarters: answered phones as well as at the front desk. The obituary didn’t mention TG&Y so I didn’t post here.
Died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Integris Baptist Hospital in OKC. Marice Patteson worked along with her Husband, Dudley Patteson in the Main Office Cafeteria. She was also made one of the first Female Store Manager for TG&Y and was manager at the store at 10th and May Ave. Memorial Services will be held on…