James Dillard Tubbs

January 28, 1944 - February 19, 2018

James was the fourth child born to Moses & Mary Horton-Tubbs on January 28, 1944 in Cameron, TX. The family relocated to Snyder, OK. James attended and graduated from Snyder Public Schools. While in school, James loved playing sports. He received a Baseball scholarship and attended Lamar Community College in Lamar, Colorado. After college, James enlisted in the United States Army. While in the Military, James served two years in Korea, and two years at Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, TX. Afterwards, James would spend the next 24 years enlisted in the Army Reserves based out of Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, OK. James was employed at Tinker Airforce Base. While at Tinker, and before his military retirement in 2004, James piloted the “Recycling Department” at Tinker Air Force Base. James was preceded in death by both parents, Moses & Mary Tubbs; 1 brother, LeRoy Tubbs, Sr., 3 sisters: Mildrige Louise Ware, Doris Mosel King, and Mary Agnes Kibble. He was also preceded in death by 3 Sons: Lenny Johnson, James Johnson, and Shawn Johnson, Sr.; one grandchild, Brittney Johnson. He left behind to cherish his memories are: his wife of 45 years, Vivian Juanita Tubbs of the home in Oklahoma City, OK; two daughters: Elisa Johnson and Lashondra Johnson both of Lawton, OK; 9 grandsons: Terrance, Brandon, Mark, Darrion,Damon, Josh, Dewayne, Marquise, Shawn Jr., all of Lawton, OK; 4 granddaughters: Lakin of Alabama; Lastasha, Briana, and Felecia, all three of Lawton, OK. Others left to cherish the memories are: 2 brothers: Billy Tubbs, Sr. of Oklahoma City, OK; Connie (Debra) Tubbs of Snyder, OK. Four sisters: Ester (John) Bryant and Betty (Alfred) Overton both of Oklahoma City, OK; Verna Ruth Kay of Montgomery, AL; Lovy Basha of Fort Worth, TX; A host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.