Doyle Harmon Clenney passed away on August 4th, 2025 at the age of 102, he was born October 30 th , 1922, in Wetumka, Oklahoma to James Woodard Clenney and Ollie Eason Clenney. He was the youngest of seven children. Three brothers, Raymond, Dexter, Russell, and three sisters, Ruby, Helen and Rowene.Â
Doyle graduated from high school at Weleetka, Oklahoma in 1941. He then attended Arc Welding school in Muskogee, Oklahoma for two months. After which he was employed in the shipyards in Richmond California welding troop ships for World War II. He served in the Army Air Corps from 24 th October 1942 until 16 th November 1945. While in the army he served in England, Holland and Germany as a radio operator in the 360 th fighter squadron for 27 months.
After returning home he met and married the love of his life, Geneva Mae Hudson. They were married on November 19 th , 1946, and raised a family of four children. He began his career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company early in 1947 and retired in 1984 with 36 years of service.
Doyle attended OCU night classes after work to further his education. He became a Christian while attending an Oral Roberts crusade. He was active in church work, visitation and preaching at Evangel Tabernacle in OKC. He earned his license to preach and was ordained as an Assembly of God minister on the 11 th of March 1960. Doyle was a supporter of several Christian mission ministries. He supported Oklahoma Teen Challenge and worked to provide for the Women's Freedom House in Checotah, Oklahoma. He collected food items from local groceries and warehouses, also household items and bedding of all kinds that he would deliver himself. He also became their official fund raiser. Doyle also ministered to nursing homes playing guitar and singing old songs, gospel hymns and sharing the good news of salvation.
Doyle enjoyed his very fruitful garden and sharing his delicious vegetables! He enjoyed having his grandchildren on his acreage where they loved to drive the tractor and play hide-n-seek in the dark with the Honda scooter he bought them. He was very proud of his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings and wife Geneva. He is survived by his son Rod Clenney and wife Delma, and daughters Barbara Teague, Terrie Hudson and Phyllis McGerry. He is survived by seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Doyle was a great storyteller and could recite Bible Scriptures and poetry. He was able to memorize just about anything. He loved life more than anyone. He had a favorite saying to express how much he enjoyed something, "I had an elephant of a time and enjoyed it rhinocerosly". Doyle's favorite farewell was not goodbye, but "Cheerio". So, Dad "Cheerio" for now until we see you in Heaven.
We would like to thank Legacy Senior Living, Dr. Chris Martin and Cura Hospice for the loving care they provided to our dad.
Public visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Thursday, August 7th, 2025 at Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, Oklahoma.
A Celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, August 8th, 2025 at Spring Creek Assembly of God, Edmond, Oklahoma.