Arlis Wilton Barham

Arlis Wilton Barham passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the age of 74.

Arlis was born on May 27, 1947 in Hope, AR to his parents, Tennis and Virgie (Jones) Barham. Soon after, his family moved to Galena Park, Texas, where he lived until he graduated high-school in 1965.

After graduating, Arlis enlisted in the Air Force and became a cook until he was honorably discharged and then joined the reserves where he served until 1971. Then, he proceeded to make a long career in the oil and natural gas industry as an instrumentation technician.

Arlis moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1979 where he had two children during his first marriage to Jean Ann Cope. Then he married his beloved wife Geraldine (Gerri) Ebling and they shared 33 remarkable years together.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Geraldine Barham, his daughter Arlise N. Barham, stepson Fred L. Ebling and sister Janice Knitter.

Arlis leaves many loving memories with his family; son Ray Barham (Brandy) of Dallas, TX; Step-Daughters: Lisa Ebling of Tulsa, Cynthia Abel (Louis Algeo) of Tulsa, Rebecca Aleshire (Tom) of Owasso, Step-Grandchildren: Brandy Aleshire-Forbus (Joe) of Prosper, TX, Jeffrey Aleshire (Lisa) of Collinsville, Abigail Aleshire of Owasso, Emily Ebling of Tulsa, Christopher Abel (Britney Watkins) of Tulsa, Dustin Abel of Tulsa, Chad Ebling of Lancaster, PA and Brandon and Dalton Ebling of Stigler; sister Bonnie Epps (Rex) of Lake Jackson, Texas.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM September 10, 2021 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, 6500 S. 129th East Ave,Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service & Cremation Care, 5757 South Memorial Drive, Tulsa, OK 74145.
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