Funeral services for JD (Don) Clowdus, 79 of Ardmore, are scheduled for 10:00am Friday, May 13th at the First United Methodist Church of Ardmore with the Reverend Dr. David Daniel officiating. Interment will follow at the Newport Cemetery. Services are under the direction and care of Craddock Funeral Home.
Don was born December 17th, 1942 in Ardmore to the late Jack Clowdus and Ada Pearl Zumwalt Clowdus. He peacefully left this life for his eternal home on May 10th, 2022. He grew up in Springer, OK and graduated from Springer High School as valedictorian in 1960. He had perfect attendance throughout his 12 years there. Don had many interests and hobbies beginning at an early age. He was an active member of his beloved Boy Scout Troop where he learned many skills. In High School, he took an interest in amateur radio, becoming the youngest member of the local Ham Radio Club. He also received his pilot’s license and enjoyed many hours flying. He continued to be passionate about learning and took an interest in many different facets throughout his life.
After graduating high school, Don went on to study at Oklahoma State Tech, Okmulgee where he received his degree in industrial electronics. He was offered a job with Conoco upon graduation and worked for them in multiple locations across the US for several years. He enjoyed traveling, but was ready to “plant his roots” and decided to return home to work for American Flyers for a few years before he went to work for Charles Dibrell at Dibrell Radio Service. He later became owner in 1972 and changed the name to Arbuckle Communications which has been in the family since 1931. He spent the majority of his career as an entrepreneur, building the business and changing with the times as the telecommunications industry evolved.
Don Clowdus and Ann Dibrell married in Ardmore on April 20th, 1974. They were married for 48 years and raised two daughters, blessing them with four grandchildren. He enjoyed sharing his interests and spending time with them. Even with all of his hobbies, his most cherished past-time was spending time with his family and friends.
Don is survived by his wife, Ann, of the home; daughter Lori Harkins and husband Shawn Harkins; daughter Lisa Pope and husband Scott Pope; grandchildren Kaylie and Cade Harkins, Sydney and Ian Pope all of Ardmore. Brother-in-law Bill Dibrell and wife Susan of Edmond; nephews Rob Dibrell and wife Dana of Piedmont, David Dibrell of Edmond; Dillon and Alexx.
Proceeding him in death were his parents, Jack and Ada; along with numerous beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Pallbearers are Rob Dibrell, Jeremy Harkins, Terry Martin, Brian Lewis, Jeremy Kerley and Jared Hembree. Honorary pallbearers are Doug Cude, Robert Chavers, Jimmy Harkins, Mike Pope, his “coffee shop buddies”, Keith Forrester, Craig Gentry, Mike Reedy, Matt Sessions and the rest of the Arbuckle crew.
Online condolences can be made at Craddockfuneralhome.com
