Larry Monks

Larry Wayne Monks, 64, of Tulsa, OK (formerly of Panama, OK)  passed away September 23, 2014 in Tulsa, OK.  Larry was born at Tahona, OK to Bill & Eveline Monks on July 6, 1950.  He attended Panama Schools, later EOSC at Wilburton and graduated from OSU-Stillwater with an Electrical Engineering degree and with additional degrees from LSU-Louisiana.  Major degrees were coal fired generation and nuclear generation.  Larry enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing with Lawrence Williamson of Panama, his friend for many years. Larry was preceded in death by his father Leonard “Bill” Monks and one brother Leo “Butch” Monks.

He is survived by his mother Eveline (Ward) Monks of Poteau, OK; one brother Leonard “Tom” Monks and wife Margaret of Panama, one sister Donna Hunt and husband Ron of Hartshorne; two nephews, David Hunt and wife Tammy of Duncan, OK; Bradley Hunt and wife Jennifer of Hartshorne; one grandniece Kya; three grandnephews Trey, Jared and Tyler.  He leaves a lot of friends and relatives in the Panama area. 

At Larry’s request service will be graveside only at Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK , 2 pm, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 with interment beside his father and brother.  Rev. Tim Painter & Rev. Bryan Fouts will be officiating.