Obituary for JC Inskeep

JC Inskeep

(January 31, 1932 – September 16, 2015)

JC Inskeep passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Ponca City. He was 83 years of age. A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20th at Northeast Baptist Church. Brother Larry Nigh will officiate, burial will take place at Longwood Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory.

On Jan. 31, 1932, JC was born in Guthrie, Okla. His parents were Charles and Ethel Inskeep he was the youngest of three children. He was blessed to have two older sisters; Doris and Charlotte. He grew up on a farm and attended a one-room school house until 8th grade. At times he would ride his horse Ribbon to school.

JC earned his Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics with a teaching certificate and a minor in physics from the University of Central Oklahoma. He hitchhiked his first semester from Guthrie. Later, he worked various jobs to support himself through college such as driving a school bus, working at the firehouse, and working in the college cafeteria. JC enlisted in the Army in Sept. of 1954 and served two years. He was stationed at Fort Bliss Texas as a Survey Specialist. During that time he married his college sweetheart, Barbara Huffman on June 11, 1955.

JC taught high school math for one year, and then begin working for Conoco on the seismographic crew. They moved twenty-one times in nine years. During this time they had their three sons, all in different states. They lived in a small trailer that they could easily hitch to the back of their ’57 Chevy.

They returned to Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1966 when JC was promoted to the title of Geophysicist. After 28 years of service he took the early retirement opportunity from Conoco in 1985. At that time he took care of the family farm in Guthrie and spent time with his mother who lived there.

JC was the type of grandpa who was actively involved in his grandkids lives. He wasn’t afraid of changing diapers, and he joined the kids at nap time. He had five grandsons all within 6 years; that’s when he and Barbara decided it was time to buy that Chevrolet suburban. The grandsons enjoyed playing chase and hide and go seek in the hay bales in the barn. They were able to help feed the newborn calves, and play on their trampoline. He instilled in his grandsons the importance of taking care of what you had. He could fix anything with a small amount of baling wire, and he wouldn’t throw anything away. He loved nothing more than mechanically tinkering with anything from his tractors, lawn mowers and cars to a broken radio.

JC struggled with health issues during the last five years of his life. He was truly fortunate that God brought loving individuals to help during that time. The family would like to thank; Alegra, Sylvia, Stacy, Janis, Precise Home Health Care, and Sandra Keen. We are also extremely grateful to Via Christi Nursing Facility and Hospice.

His life is celebrated by his surviving family members; sister Charlotte and husband Arthur of Guthrie, sons, Karl Inskeep and wife Merry of Bartlesville; Keith Inskeep and wife Janice of Ponca City; grandsons Eric Inskeep and wife Joni of Woodward, Connor Inskeep and wife Shelbe of Bangladesh, Brett Inskeep and wife Chelsie of Broken Arrow, Ryan Inskeep and wife Grace of Stillwater and Duncan, Austin Inskeep and fiancé Jordan of Ponca City. Two great granddaughters Rylee and Avery Inskeep of Woodward; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Charles and Ethel Inskeep, sister Doris Dutcher and longtime friend Pete Cravens and son Kurt Inskeep

Casket bearers will be; Doyle Roberts, Steve Roberts, Jesse McCracken, Lawrence Buckley, Nolan Scheihing, and Darrel Dutcher, Tom Huffman, and Harold Huffman. Honorary casket bearers will be his grandsons; Eric, Connor, Brett, Ryan, and Austin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview, Ponca City, OK 74601 or the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 2448 E. 81st ST., Suite 3000, Tulsa, OK 74137-4250.

Source: Trout Funeral Home