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 Henderson, Buck Buchanan, and Ammon Killian.
This information was provided by Mr. Fowler’s daughter. Â Mr. Fowler passed in 1985.
We have learned that John Grissom passed away on September 19, 2016 at the age of 69. His obituary is linked below: John Grissom Obituary In his legendary and lengthy career, John bought and sold for brands as diverse and iconic as TG&Y and Harley-Davidson. Allen Funeral Homes Option Obituary
It happens way too often, but the Sunday Oklahoman today informs us that another member of the TG&Y HQ family has passed. Chuck Hedrick, who worked in the Tax Department, passed away on July 25, 2020.
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Timothy Ronald Kennemer “Ron” Kennemer husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away at the age of 84. Ron was born September 2, 1936 in Carter, OK to Veck and Velma (Bilbrey) Kennemer. He was the 4th of 9 children. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Central State College (now…
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:
Doy Beck, Traffic, passed away Sunday 11 13 16. Will be cremated. Lived in Montgomery, TX. The online obituary was very short so there isn’t much info to share. If anyone would like to provide additional information, please do so by email (committee@tgyreunion.com) or in the comments below.
Our condolences to the family of Mr. J. L. Price who passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 at age 88. You can read his obituary at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond by clicking here or on the picture: J.L. Price Obituary Mr. Price began with T.G&Y in 1949 and spent 36 years there retiring as…