Darrell Neal Clary

Darrell Neal Clary, age 94 of Talihina, OK, left this world for his heavenly home on December 15, 2024, with family by his side. Darrell was born October 29, 1930 to Neal A. Clary and Vera (Head) Clary at Nashoba, OK. Darrell graduated from Albion High School and held degrees from Eastern Oklahoma State College and Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College and a Master's Degree in Agronomy from the University of Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. Darrell was a cowboy his whole life and had no desire to be anything else. He always worked in agriculture including jobs as a dairy inspector for the state of Oklahoma, crop and livestock research, agricultural sales, and cattle ranching. In 1977 he returned to the "home place" in Oklahoma to care for his father, which enabled Darrell to return to his roots and to the lifestyle he loved. In 1981, he married his helpmate, Dot. Together they created a warm, welcoming ranch and raised two children. Darrell was a storyteller who loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed spending time visiting with family and friends. He loved hunting, ranching, and spending time outdoors in the Kiamichi Mountains. He had a weakness for good boots and quality cowboy hats. The most important things in his life were family and the love of God. Darrell was a long-time member of the Talihina Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Dorothie "Dot" (Sanderson) Clary of the home, children David Clary (wife Mila), Holly Price (husband Joel), and Luke Clary (wife Sara), son-in-law Paul Kruse, grandchildren Harrison Kruse (wife Michelle), Ashlynn, Katie, and Macie Price, Tami and Tyler Sumpter, a sister Patricia Laverne Gray, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Neal and Vera Clary, sisters Doris Maxwell (and husband R.J.), Kathleen Garrison, and Olea Clary, brother-in-law Winston Gray, and daughter Teresa (Clary) Kruse. Services will be on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Talihina Assembly of God Church with Bro. Joel Price officiating. Final resting place will be at Albion Cemetery in Albion, OK. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pittsburg County Disabled Veterans (DAV) Chapter #20. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

Darrell Neal Clary

October 29, 1930 - December 15, 2024