Gerald Lee Calisay, 76, passed away June 29, 2022, in OKC, OK. He was born October 12, 1945, in Mountain View, OK to Carlisle and Ella (Tointoigh) Calisay.
Gerald grew up in the Mountain View area, attended school and graduated from the Mountain View Public School. He went to the Marines to serve his country in 1968. Gerald fought in the Vietnam and Panama wars. HE was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Expert Badge, National Defense Service Medal with service, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, RVN Cross of Gallantry with palm & frame
Gerald had 5 girls and 1 son whom he was proud of. He loved to work on his cars and cruz the back roads with the family. Gerald loved to watch baseball, fish and entertained his grandchildren with lots of stories. He moved to the Anadarko are in 2009 for the rest of his life. Gerald attended Grace Fellowship Church in Anadarko.
He was preceded in death by his: parents, Carlisle, and Ella Calisay; Sister, Billy Jean Parton, Rita Urbina; brother, Eugene Perciado
Gerald is survived by his:
Son: Carlos Calisay
Daughters:
Carla Calisay-Wetselline, Anadarko, OK
Kimberly Calisay-Baxton, Haysville, KS
Kathy Calisay, Wichita, KS
Charlotte Lasiter, Haysville, KS
Christy Martin, Wichita, KS
20 + Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Sharon Blackwell, OKC, OK
He was loved by numerous family and friends.
Gerald's famous sayings were "Keep your mind on your business," "Be careful" and
"God Bless You."
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022
First Baptist Church, Anadarko, OK
Interment: Friday, July 8, 2022
Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, OK
Wake: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home Chapel, Anadarko, OK
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home-Anadarko, OK