of Mountain View, AR
September 29, 1947 - January 16, 2012
Jack L. Oyler, 64, of Fox, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2012 in Mountain View.
Jack was born September 29, 1947 in Mountain View to Hulon and Frances (Parks) Oyler.
Jack was a member of Skyland Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Director and song leader. He was an ordained minister and deacon and pastored many churches in Arkansas as well as worked tirelessly to establish a jail ministry in Stone County in years past. He was a member of the Stone County Amateur Radio Club and hosted Hams for Christ every week when he was able.
Jack was a 1965 graduate of Mountain View High School and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Also, he attended the Baptist University of America Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. He looked forward everyday to the second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jack was the Chief Transmitter Supervisor for 32 years for AETN in Fox. He was also consulting engineer for KFFB and had worked previously for KWOZ. He had also worked for 10 years at L&N Railroad in Georgia for the electronics department and at Atlanta Communications for five years as an electronics consultant.
Jack is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jackie (Greene) Oyler of the home; sons, Brian Oyler of Malvern and Hugh Oyler of Mtn. View; daughter, Deborah Oyler Reaves of Mtn. View; his brother Gene Oyler and wife Lisa, and sister, Helen Branscum and husband Mike. Also he is survived by his three special grandchildren, Thomas Oyler, Brittany Oyler and Gracie Reaves as well as a host of other loving relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hulon and Frances Oyler; sons, John and Paul Oyler and a bother, Dale Oyler.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Skyland Baptist Church in Fox, Arkansas.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home, Mtn. View is in charge of the arrangements.
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21 Condolence(s)
Pat Denman
Saturday, March 3, 2012
I'm very sadden to hear of your lost of Jack. I met jack in clinton when I wanted to be a ham. Not only did jack take me under his wing & teach me all I need to know, but got me to joined the ham club in both VanBuren County & stone County. He was a joy to be around! I went to my 1st Ham Fest with jack & his sons in Little Rock & had the best time of my life! Jack repersent the best Christian example that I ever saw & I'm proud to know him & to have him as a friend. I've no doubt that he's with our Lord ! I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Pat AC5OM
Sam Chafin
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Jack’s walk with our Lord was a testimony of his sincere and honoring affection to Jesus Christ. Jack will be missed on the Hams for Christ Radio Net where both hams and shortwave listeners alike, grew to love his humble spirit over the amateur radio band frequency.
Sam
WB4TDP
McDonough, GA
Richard Pumphrey
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sorry for your loss. We loved Jack.
Richard Pumphrey. Net Manager Hams for Christ
Matt & Joy House
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Our friendship began in the Stone County Amateur Radio Club. We had good times with you Jack. You will be missed by all. Our prayers are with your family. We are sorry we are unable to attend the Memorial Service.
Matt-KC5TUK Joy-KD5ATR
Carolyn Wammack
Thursday, February 2, 2012
My prayers go out to the family of Jack Oyler. I had the pleasure of meeting Jack when I worked for KWOZ in Batesville. He always had something to say and there was never a dull moment when Jack was around the station. I would have to get on to Jack for eating something he should not eat for his health. He would, and then would go and give himself an insulin shot.
Jack will be missed. He was a wonderful person. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Ben Johnson
Friday, January 27, 2012
My family's prayers go out to the Oyler family for your loss!! Jack was a super guy and I fondly remember my time working with him.
I met Jack in 1982 when I first went to work for Mountain View Broadcasting back in 1982. I was a young green part-time guy that Jack treated like an equal. He always made me feel like a friend and never like a kid.
Jack and I had a special relationship as he and I got into a battle of one-upsmanship. In other words he and I really enjoyed pulling pranks on each other.
Of course Jack started it!! He snuck in the station one night and walked right up behind me while I was deeply involved in paper work. He yelled the loudest "RAAARRRR" that I think I've ever heard. It scared me so badly that blood shot from my nose! Jack actually fell to the floor as he was laughing so hard!
Of course that meant "war"!!
On his next visit I super-salted his tea and he took a huge swig of tea only to return that tea to his big ol' giant cup. In a rather messy fashion!
I loved to recount to him the story of his successful pranks. His loud laughter was a joy to experience.
He actually put a lock gas cap on my truck and I only found out when I stopped to get gas, and I was on empty!
I got him back on a cold, cold, January night as he dropped by the station, real late, on the way back to Timbo.
While he made a "pit stop" I watered down a large rolled up mess of paper towels and went out to his van and slid that wet mess under his seat cover.
Two hours later he called me as he got home and all he said on the phone, in that cool southern drawl of his, was "Bee-un, it was a cooold ride home tonight. And I'm gonna git you boy!" Then he hung up.
(I found out later that his van heater wasn't working that night!)
It was always an adventure to find out what Jack had up his sleeve next. He kept me on my toes for sure!!
We finally called a truce after Jack hurt himself with a prank that went all wrong and told me "Boy, I think I'm gonna quit while I'm ahead and still alive!"
Our truce held from that day on! (dadgum it!)
I regret I didn't get to spend more time with him, he was always a delight to be around and a good friend.
Ben Johnson
Karen McDonald
Thursday, January 26, 2012
I worked with Jack at AETN. I am the Inventory Specialist and I visited Jack at the site or I was calling him to find some equipment for me. He was always so helpful and you could tell he took pride in his work. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Bob Connell
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Jack Oyler was one of the top transmitter engineers in the state. I met Jack back in 1982 at KAAB studios in Batesville and we had a friendship that began that day. Jack was a man of God and good character, which seems hard to find these days. When I purchased KFFB in 1998, I was glad he took us under his wing. He would truly rejoice with each improvement we made. Jack always had a good joke or jokes he would pull on all of us radio folks. Watching the faith of Jack and Jackie has been an inspiration to all through the years! I will miss the phone calls when Jack and I would talk about shop, and then the call would turn into a call between friends.
Bob Connell – KFFB 106.1
Jane Havens
Sunday, January 22, 2012
My prayers are with Jack's family in their time of loss. May God bless them.
Mark James Mullins
Saturday, January 21, 2012
I met Jack while I worked at KAWW in Heber Springs in the late 80's. It was a different time of my life for sure as his family likely recalls. Due to an existing repeater being resited, my repeater became the first permanently coordinated system in Stone County, with his assistance. I so much appreciate the time and attention he willing gave to my repeater and others in Stone County.
Our friendship formed from that point on and had transcended the Amateur hobby we shared. I've even assisted him with one broadcast transmitter diagnostic, while he babtised me on the day of his son John's funeral, which I attended. During the service, the Spirit spoke to me to have him perform a babtism on me. Especially later that afternoon in such a time of grief, his willingness to be a good Servant of God was apparent as he saw the sincerity and realized the urgency in this. It is a day I will never forget, and I received a true blessing, with Jack being the gateway, the intermediary, the Instrument that God desires those who believe, to exercise for His Glory - In such manner as Jesus did for The Father.
Unfortunately, I cannot attend the memorial service due to my work duties in the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, however, I plan on contacting the family later.
May Jesus shower you with His blessings, Jack.
I can correctly conclude you are reunited with family who passed before you, and are enjoying eternal happiness - as only Heaven can provide.
Someday we will again meet on the other side!
Mark James Mullins - NN5NN
Deb Oyler Reaves
Friday, January 20, 2012
Thank you everyone for your prayers on behalf of all my family. The memorial service is the 4th not 6th and I will try and get it corrected Monday. We will all miss you dad.
Tristan Reaves
Friday, January 20, 2012
loved him much ill miss ya.
Eddie Hodges
Friday, January 20, 2012
I knew Jack from my years working at KWOZ. When he was in the studio late at night he always had a story or something funny to say. He will surely be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jess Setzler
Friday, January 20, 2012
Although Jack was not a permanent fixture here is our studios, many of us here at AETN had the pleasure of meeting him throughout his time with us. A well-grounded individual and valuable asset to AETN and the State of Arkansas, he will be sorely missed.
Lela Hodges
Friday, January 20, 2012
You are in my prayers.
Michael Clay
Friday, January 20, 2012
I will really miss getting phone calls from Jack and seeing him at AETN get together s. I really liked Jack a lot. He was a good man and Heaven is richer now. My condolences to his family.
Mike Clay
AC5XV
Pat Reeves
Friday, January 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for all of you.
Beverly Cash Looney
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Jack was a memorable individual. I am saddened to hear of his death. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family. Sincerely!
Bev Looney
Deloris Jerome
Thursday, January 19, 2012
I have fond memories of Jack during our school days.
He was a very good student and fun to be around. I
thought he looked great at our recent class reunion.
May his family find peace. -Deloris Thatcher Jerome
Gayle
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Jack will surely be missed. I have known him for many years and attended church with he and his family when we were young. I consider Jack a good friend and his death is a personal loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Suzan Shannon
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Jack will be missed by a lot of people. We will surely miss his song leading at church.