Funeral services for John A. Waite, 79 of Enid, will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 7, 2017, in the Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kelly Edwards officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 at the funeral home.
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John was born December 1, 1937, at Adams, Wisconsin to Benjamin and Verla Morgan Waite, and passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Enid.
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He grew up in at Adams, Wisconsin. At the age of 16, he moved to Oklahoma where he worked in construction. John later worked for the railroad as a foreman, maintenance man, trackman, retiring in 2001.
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He and Barbara L. Stevenson were married October 16, 1986, and they made their home in Enid.
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He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.
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In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by his children; Tammy (Manuel) Ramos, Ruby (Jose) Hernandez, Shane Salsi, Johnny (Jamie) Waite, Cindy Waite, and Lori Waite, numerous grandchildren, and a brother, Dean Waite.
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John was preceded in death by an infant son, Ricky; daughter, Sheri Waite; sister, Mona Kelsey; brother, Danny Waite.
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