Thomas Lee Boren

Thomas Lee Boren, age 61, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his home in Tuttle, Oklahoma

Thomas was born March 11, 1962 in Vernal, Utah, a son of Dean and Myrene Boren. He was raised in Oklahoma City where he attended school and was an athlete in football, basketball and wrestling. He married his high school sweetheart Kayla Cotney and from that union was blessed with his oldest son Joshua Dean.

Thomas began working on an oil rig at the age of 17. Eventually he opened J&B rig services specializing in pump repairs. He also was a skilled painter and painted oil field equipment and other heavy machinery. Closing the doors on J&B in 2001 due to the decline in oilfield activity in Oklahoma City, Thomas went to work in New Mexico as a production supervisor for a large oilfield service/maintenance company. He was transferred to Lubbock, Texas where he had the opportunity to work with his sons Austin and Zachary. He found great pride and accomplishment utilizing his proven skills and abilities and passing his knowledge to the younger men. Finally Thomas entered the Frac sand hauling end of the oilfield business eventually becoming an Owner Operator until he was injured on the job.

Thomas married Neysa Taylor and from that union was blessed with five children Austin, Ashlee, Zachary, Matt, and Andrew.

Thomas loved to play golf. He was always busy with a project . He enjoyed remodeling his home and refinishing furniture. He always offered his help to anyone in need. Thomas could fix just about anything and enjoyed a good challenge to repair an old appliance or tools. Thomas especially enjoyed sharing his knowledge with his children or anyone he could. Thomas was a very good cook and loved a good steak. Most of all Thomas loved his dogs Sammee and Bambee and aspired to open an animal rescue one day.

Thomas married Kelly Ann Ferguson and gained a bonus daughter Brooke. Thomas took great pride in his home and loved his lawn looking good. He had a green thumb and could grow anything . His lawn was always nicely manicured and he grew beautiful flowers.

He is survived by his wife Kelly Ann Wear; son Josh Boren and wife Nicole; son Austin Boren; daughter Ashlee Boren and wife Miranda; son Zachary Boren; son Matt Boren; son Cody Boren; daughter Brooke Wear; grandchildren Vedder Boren, Townes Boren, Preslee Boren, and Piper Boren; mother Myrene Boren; brother Ronald Boren and wife Sandy along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Thomas is preceded in death by his father Dean Boren and brother Donald Boren.