Johnathan Barnhart Morey IV ‘Mambo”
Johnathan Barnhart Morey IV “Mambo” went to his heavenly home on September 23, 2018 at the age of 80. He was born on May 22, 1938 in Ada, Oklahoma to Dr. Johnathan Barnhart Morey III and Sue Barrett Morey. He was married to his wife Mary Ann for over 58 years and cherished her each
and every day. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he was a member of the SAE Fraternity and an avid Sooner Fan. Mambo never truly retired and worked as a Petroleum Landman his entire career and was a partner in the firm of Halpin Cobb & Morey (HCM). During his time as a landman he served two terms as the President of the Petroleum Landman ’s Association. He was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Edmond. Mambo’s true passion in life, besides his family, was playing golf and he was a 2x club champion of Oak Tree Golf Club. He also loved taking his sons and grandsons fishing as they took many trips to Alaska and Canada. He loved traveling with Mary Ann and close friends to their favorite spots in New England where you could always find him enjoying a lobster or two. Mambo was a very dear friend to all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Wilson. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann, his three children, daughter Mary Lou Morey of Fredericksburg, TX, son Johanthan Barnhart Morey V “Jay” and wife Melissa of Tulsa, OK, and son Michael Barrett Morey of Edmond, OK. He was Pop Pop to four grandchildren who he loved dearly, Katy Pudlo, Dow Finsterwald III “Trey”, Johnathan Barnhart Morey VI “JB”, and Carter Barrett Morey, and two great grandchildren Avery and Addie Pudlo. He is also survived by two sisters Sally Milke and Sue Anderson, along with numerous nieces and nephews, and his true best friend Driller. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Edmond’s building fund, Free to Live Animal Sanctuary of Edmond, and/or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org). Services will be held at All Souls Episcopal Church on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 2:00pm.
While I have’nt seen him for many years I always considered him a TOP GUN.
Ed Garrison. CLASS OF 56. Ada high school
I worked for John over 40 years ago when I was attending school at OU. John was a great person and mentor and I will miss him greatly. He was a class gentleman!
Mambo was one of the nicest person I have ever known. Always positive, always happy and always a friend to everyone. He will be truly missed. Rest in peace old friend knowing you were loved by all that knew you.
Woody Woodard
Olde Town Villas has lost a true Gentleman and one of the nicest neighbors a person could ever have prayed for. If he was out walking Duff, and most recently Driller, he would always greet you with a ” Hi neighbor ” and a warm smile. He always made you feel warm and welcome. We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Mary Ann and the entire Morey Family on your loss. We will miss him too.
I knew “Johnny” in Junior and Senior high in Ada.. When I heard of his passing it was like I had lost a close friend, even though, I’ve seen him only twice since high school. He was a sweet dear boy who was so happy every day. I always loved walking into class and seeing him sitting at his desk smiling with something funny to say. Everyone loved him. I haven’t seen him in years.. but he must be sorely missed by his family and friends. This earth has lost a wonderful, kind, smiling face named Johnathon Barnhart Morey IV.