Orville Westbrook Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Orville Junior Westbrook was born on September 19th, 1937, to Orville Westbrook Sr. and Violet Reece in Antlers, OK. A child of the Great Depression and World War II, Orville was raised in humble conditions in rural Southeastern Oklahoma. Orville graduated from Antlers High School, then worked his way through East Central State University, receiving his undergraduate degree in Education. He continued his education at Sul Ross State University, receiving a master’s degree in Education, and studying advanced mathematics at Kansas State University. Orville was a lifetime educator, serving as a teacher, principal and mentor to many during his career. His journey as an educator in Texas included stops in Perryton, Terrell, Scurry-Rosser and Johnson City. Orville was an avid reader, who enjoyed learning throughout his life. He loved athletics and was an athlete in his youth. As an adult, he was a true fan of sports, enjoying athletic competition of all kinds. His love of competition and mathematics combined in his love of gambling. Orville was a student of gaming theory, casino gambling and was an outstanding poker player. Orville was a partner in two long, loving marriages. His first marriage, to Betty Mayo, produced his only child, Monty Westbrook (wife Mary). His second marriage, to Lillie Vrabel, brought his step daughters Kathy Rhodes (partner Cheryl), Karen Rhodes (wife Lisa) and Kim O’Keefe (husband Jim) into his life. Orville shared his journey through life with his brothers and sisters, Don Westbrook (wife Joyce), Martina Fobb (deceased), Lula Mae Reed, Pat Westbrook, Boyce Ray Fobb and David Fobb (deceased). He loved and was loved by his extended family; aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Orville will be remembered for his impact on the lives of his friends, colleagues and students. Orville died on January 24th, from complications relating to Multiple Myeloma. If you would like to express your love for Orville, please consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (lls.org). A celebration of Orville’s life will be held at a later date.

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Orville Westbrook

September 19, 1937 - January 24, 2019