1947-2023
Tommie James Case was born September 5, 1947 in Nacogdoches, TX to Youil Wyman Case and Helen Murray Case. Tom's family moved to Oklahoma City when Tom was two years old. Tom attended OKC public schools and graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1965. While at Capitol Hill, Tom played football, was a member of the track team, student council, O Club, and Economics Club, and made many lifelong friends.
After HS graduation Tom attended Oklahoma State University before starting his career with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services in 1967. Tom later graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Central State University (1985) and a master's degree in public administration from Oklahoma State University (1996). In 2000, Tom retired from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and began working for the University of Oklahoma until his death.
Tom's surviving family includes his wife of 35 years, Susan Case, sister Jeannie Peace, daughters Sarah Hinkston and husband Mike, and Mackenzie Hackett and husband Andy. His grandchildren include Charlie Hinkston and wife Davina, Mary Hinkston, Joshua Williams and wife Aubree, and Logan Hinkston. His great-grandchildren include Carlie Hinkston, Brady Williams, and Harper Williams. In addition, Tom had a close relationship with his nephew, Zac Diamond, and his "Sallisaw Family."
Tom was preceded in death by his beloved son, Shaun Murray Case, father Youil Wyman Case, mother Helen Case, and sisters Carolyn and Judy.
Tom loved the OSU Cowboys, relaxing with a cigar and his best friends, cross country road trips to Washington State, vacationing with friends, the WRBC drama team, coffee dates with his sister, and helping others.
His family would like to thank the caring staff of St. Anthony Hospital and Hospice.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Waterloo Road Baptist Church, 3100 E. Waterloo, Edmond OK.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Other Options, Inc. – Friends Food Pantry, Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), or National Public Radio KOSU.