Wilbur Francis Hazelbaker, also lovingly known as "Junior", went to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024.

Junior was born in Putnam, Oklahoma on October 3rd, 1932 to Wilbur and Lola Hazelbaker. He grew up in Putnam with two older siblings J.C. and Wilma. After his dad passed in 1947, Junior moved to Camargo to live with his brother J.C. and Aunt Avis at age 15. In his high school years, Junior played multiple sports but particularly excelled playing baseball. It was during this time in his late high school years, that he met his wife and love of his life, Connie.

Shortly after graduating high school in 1952, Junior joined the military. His time in the army was spent serving in the Korean War as a gunner. He returned home from Korea in the summer of 1953. A few short years later, he and Connie were married in March of 1955 in Camargo, Oklahoma. They lived in Oklahoma City where Junior worked in sales for Robberson Steel company.

In 1956, Junior & Connie's first son, Neil, was born. Through the next few years, Junior worked in tractor sales for Central Oklahoma Equipment. Junior and Connie moved to Yukon during this time where they welcomed two twin boys, Lynn & Glen, in 1961. After several years at Central Oklahoma Equipment, Junior began working in the oilfield where he would eventually start his own business and retire later in life.

Junior had many passions: hunting, fishing, the Oklahoma Sooners, his family, and his faith. He was very involved in his church as a deacon and loved to spend time with his grandkids, and great-grandkids, or going out west to the farm. Junior was the brightest light, constantly making others feel special and loved. He made it clear how he felt about people and had a truly contagious and precious spirit.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Connie; his son, Neil Hazelbaker & his wife, Nancy; his son Glen Hazelbaker & his wife, Sheryl; his son Lynn Hazelbaker & his wife, Kathy; 6 grandchildren, granddaughter Courtney Scott & her husband Ryan; grandson Tanner Hazelbaker; granddaughter Whitney Hazelbaker; granddaughter Shelby Jones & her husband, Robby; grandson Zachary Hazelbaker & his wife, Bailey; grandson Josiah Hazelbaker & his wife, Tessa; 6 great-grandchildren; Rockwell, Sawyer, Chaseton, Charlie, Grey, Gideon, special family friend Ronda Young and countless other family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, his mother, brother, and sister.

Junior's funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 31st , 2024 at Bethel Community Church, 4901 N Sara Rd, Yukon, OK 73099. There will be a viewing held from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on May 30th at Smith and Turner Funeral Home located at 201 E. Main St., Yukon, OK In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of "Jr. Hazelbaker" to Arbor House Assistive Living Facility at 850 N. Clear Springs Rd., Mustang, OK 73064.