Freddick Cortez “Corky” Oden

October 18, 1935 – December 16, 2016

Freddick Cortez (Corky) Oden, lifelong resident of Perry, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 16, 2016, at the age of 81.

Born October 18, 1935, in Perry, Oklahoma, he was the son of Brent and Olive (Miller) Oden. He grew up in Perry riding his horse, Dr. Pepper, most everywhere he went. Corky graduated from Perry High School in 1954 and married his high school sweetheart, Catherine Blanche Cermak, in Perry on October 22, 1954, at the First Christian Church. He went on to graduate from the University of Oklahoma in 1960. Corky was also credited with working many rodeos across the United States as a trick rider and trick roper with his trusty and loyal horse, Rascal.

Corky and Cathy made their home in Perry and owned and operated the “F.C.” Oden Painting & Sandblasting, Inc.” business. Corky enjoyed spending time outside working, but most of all he enjoyed his time with his family whom he loved dearly. He was a man of great faith spending much of his alone time in conversation with God.

Survivors inlcude his wife, Cathy; his children, Jennifer & husband Roger Tovar, Amber & husband Lance Fortney, and Marc Oden, all of Perry; a sister, Jean Long of Enid, OK; and six grandsons, Justin Oden and wife Paige & Ryan Oden, all of Missouri, Dylan Fortney, Ethan Fortney, Destry Tovar, and Caleb Fortney all of Perry, OK; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jackie Oden; sister, Mickey Russell and husband John; brother, Dee Oden and wife Nadine; and a granddaughter, Laura Michele Fortney.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2PM Friday, December 30, 2016, at First Christian Church in Perry, officiated by Rev. Martin Foster. The family requests donations in Corky’s honor be made to the First Christian Church of Perry.