Stanley McNutt

Stanley Hugh McNutt was born on Tuesday May 21,1940 in Wapanucka, Oklahoma. He was the first son of John H. and Mabel (Pate) McNutt. He passed from this life to heaven on Friday June 19,2020 at his home in Tulsa. He was 80 years of age. Stan grew up in a happy home with younger brothers Johnny and Bobby. They moved around from Ada, Oklahoma to California and back to Oklahoma. When telling a story about any of his childhood adventures Stan could be counted on to recite his home address at each place he’d lived. When he was 12 he built his first set of car seat covers and his career started. Just before Stan’s sophomore year of high school his family moved to Ottumwa, Iowa. His first day at Ottumwa High school he saw Catherine “Dianne” Dunham and knew she was the woman he’d spend his life with. After nearly 3 yrs and numerous trips to the pencil sharpener to flirt with her, she finally accepted a date with him. They spent 6 nights a week at the Ottumwa roller rink rollerskate dancing. After high school, they married on Nov. 1, 1959 and moved to Denver, Colorado briefly. They returned to Ottumwa and had their first child,a daughter, Lita the following year. Stan continued to upholster cars as his family grew, adding son Todd in 1962 and daughter Cara in 1963. In 1966 Stan started attending First Pentecostal Assembly of God church with his wife. He became a Christian and lived the rest of his life proclaiming Jesus. In 1966 Stan moved his business to the Ottumwa airport and concentrated solely on small aircraft. After his first plane a friend came out to see it and proclaimed it “almost looked professional” 1971 brought Stan’s final child, another daughter named Tracy. In the fall of 1972 Stan moved his family to Peoria, Illinois to expand his business. He stayed there working for several years until a bigger opportunity came along and he was ready to move to St. Louis and tackle larger planes. Once in St.Louis he opened a shop at Chesterfield Airport and began doing Lear jets as well as the smaller planes he was used to. He was privileged to upholster the Governor of Tennesee’s lear jet while there. As always Stan was involved in the local church, being a Deacon, Sunday school superintendent and usher. Always a confidant to the Pastors he served under. During this time he became involved in Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship and served on the board of his local chapter. He was lead usher when Kenneth Hagin or Kenneth Copeland came to town. Stan’s business slowed so he worked with a friend becoming proficient in laying asphalt. In January of 1979 Stan moved his family to Tulsa Oklahoma where he opened his business at the Tulsa International airport. He specialized in reupholstery of MU2s and as he worked fast was able to get them done much quicker by himself than other shops who employed numerous staff. During his time at TIA both his daughter Lita and son Todd alternately worked with him. Stan and his family attended Faith Christian Fellowship faithfully and became close friends and again, a deacon and usher for the church. In the following years Stan worked for a time with a friend who was a cabinet maker. He became so skilled that he built an entire bedroom suit for his daughter Tracy. Stan moved his business to R.L.Jones airport and continued to work from there until his death. Stan & Dianne attended Rhema church for more than 25 yrs and he was a devoted usher there. He greeted each person in his section by name and everyone felt welcomed and cared for. In the last few years they had begun attending Sunday Sessions with Dr. Ken Stewart. They made many friends there and enjoyed the fellowship and teaching. Stan was always known to have a smile on his face and a song in his heart. He loved the old hymns and gospel quartets. His favorite saying was “every day is a good day, some good days are just better than others” Stan is survived by his wife Dianne McNutt of the home, Daughter Lita Fitch of Tulsa, Ok Son Todd McNutt of Tulsa, Ok Daughter Cara Cervantez of Dallas, Tx Daughter Tracy Davidson and husband Michael of Bixby, Ok Grandchildren Kaitlee and husband Zack Prager, Denver,Colorado Taylor and husband Josh Crosby, Midland, Tx Amanda and husband Andrew Romano, Haltom City, Tx Alex Cervantez, Krum,Tx Jared Cervantez and wife Sallie, Norman, Ok Emily Davidson Bixby, Ok Wyatt Davidson Bixby, Ok Brother Robert P McNutt of Booneville, Ar Nephews Brian McNutt, Chris McNutt, Neal McNutt, Kyle McNutt, Evan McNutt, Michael McNutt and their wives and children Stan was preceded in death by his parents John and Mabel McNutt, his brother John H. McNutt and nephew Dale McNutt

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Stanley McNutt

May 21, 1940 - June 19, 2020