Dyke

Boone

During the quiet, serene, early morning on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Dyke Boone passed away at his home in Fairfax, Oklahoma. He was 87 years young.

Dyke Rodgers Boone entered this world on December 18, 1938, born at home in the Grayhorse Indian Village to parents Francis Maynard “George” Boone and Reatha (Fisher) Boone-Vassar. Growing up he attended Grayhorse School for eight years. In the fall of 1954, he entered high school at Fairfax and soon graduated with the Red Devil Class of 1958. He was also known and loved by his classmates as Dykie.

Following high school, he went on to study at NOC, Tonkawa, earning an associate degree. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in August 1961, serving his country for three years until his honorable discharge in 1964.

On August 19, 1961, Dyke married his first love, Janet F. Fincher in Fairfax, Okla. who blessed him with three sons, Pat, Roger, and David. They were together for 39 wonderful years before Janet’s death on December 3rd, 2000.

In his early career, Dyke worked for Kiwana and Gulf then Chevron as a pumper. He eventually retired from Chevron in 1991. Between his and Janet’s vocations they resided for a time in Bristow, Okla. and Fort Smith, Ark. The family returned to Fairfax where Dykie remained until his passing.

In 2001, Dyke married Sandra Womack becoming a stepdad to her six children and their families.

Dyke enjoyed anything to do with baseball and football whether watching his sons play, watching on TV, or watching the grandkids games. He liked to noodle for catfish (catching fish with bare hands) during the spring and summer. He attended the Full Gospel Church. After retirement he gathered with friends for lunch at the Senior Citizens Nutrition and later at the Osage Elder Nutrition site. Recently his favorite chore of the day was putting out food for all the stray cats that found their way to his front porch. Most of all, Dyke loved his family—especially the five great grandchildren whom he spoiled dearly as often as possible.

Dykie is survived by his sons and their spouses: Patrick (Jody) Boone of the home in Fairfax, Roger (Beth) Boone Elk City, Okla., and David Boone Sallisaw, Okla.; his sister Barbara Wann Springfield, Mo.; ten grandchildren and spouses: Truby Mackey, Rusty Mackey, Kevin (Kendra) Boone, Jordan (Shari) Boone, Kayla Boone, Krista (Drew) Detherow, Kelsey (Jonathon) Boone, Caleb (Hope) Damron, Trever (Kylie) Damron, and Tyger Boone; five great grandchildren: Benton, Hudson, Kate, Lorien, and Emmit; and other extended family and multiple friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and both wives, Janet Boone and Sandra Boone.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Hunsaker Wooten Chapel in Fairfax from 2pm to 6pm.

A funeral service will be held 2pm, Friday, November 13th at the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Fairfax with Joseph Rogers officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Fairfax City Cemetery, Block F where he will rest beside his beloved Janet.

His grandchildren will serve as pall bearers: Kayla, Krista, Kelsey, Jordan, Kevin, Rusty, and Benten. Honorary pall bearers are Ray Martinez, Charlie Mashburn, Jimmy Grigg, Tim Davis, Ray Hunt, and Roosevelt Glasper.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dyke’s honor to the Full Gospel Assembly, PO Box 127, Fairfax, OK 74637.

Remembrances may be shared online at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com

Dyke was an eminently good, kind, wise, gentle man, and a fine friend.