Memorial Services for Gerald James Case of Woodward, Oklahoma were 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at Billings Funeral Home Chapel in Woodward, Oklahoma, with a private family burial held at a later date. Billings Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Case, 69, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at his residence. He was born on July 17, 1945, in Brookhaven to James R. “Jake” and Ruby Cleo (Smith) Case.

Mr. Case was raised in Brookhaven and attended school in Brookhaven. He served in the National Guard from 1966 until 1972. In 1975, he relocated to Woodward and began working as a truck driver for his uncle Whitney Smith. Mr. Case continued to work in the oilfield for various companies over the years including, Jerry Pinkley, Rine Drilling, J and R Transport, Hamm and Phillips and most recently Jericho Services where he had been employed since 2007. Gerald was a hard worker throughout his life, including the last days of his life.

Mr. Case enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to laugh and always maintained a good sense of humor. He enjoyed cooking and took great pride in his work. He found great joy in his family. Mr. Case was a loyal and honest man who was exceptionally sentimental and always worried about others before himself.

In 1989, he met his future wife, Lissa Groendyke. They were married on June 28, 1994. They made their home in Woodward. He had some of the best years of his life during his relationship with Lissa.

Mr. Case had a lot of great friends. He was of Christian beliefs and is no doubt celebrating in Heaven with Christ and those who have gone before him.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a younger sibling; and a child.

Survivors are his wife,Lissa Case of the home in Woodward; his sons, James Russell “Rusty” Case and wife, Jamie, of Mississippi, Lance Frederick and wife, Maria, of Woodward, Garrett Case of Woodward; his daughters, Lisa Case of Mississippi, Michelle Beaner and husband, David, of Woodward, Jennifer Case and husband, Bruce McGrew, of Chickasha; two sisters, Ernestine Gatlin and husband, Lee Edward, Irma Jean Ross and husband, Roland, all of Mississippi; 15 grandchildren, Leanne, Jake, Michael, Matthew, Britney, all of Mississippi, and Cali, Laynee, Caleb, Cooper, Emily, Camille, Joel, Daniel, Melody and Matthew, all of Oklahoma; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to the American Heart Association with the funeral home accepting the contributions.

Remembrances may be made online at www.billingsfuneralhomewoodward.com.