Luther Joseph Vann

It was the warm night of July, 15, 1935, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when a son was born to Cooley Vann and Vera Marshall. whom they named Luther Joseph Vann. As a child, Luther attended St. Monica Catholic School. He accepted Christ at an early age, being baptized on October 4th, 1942. As a young adult, Luther would spend most of his life between Oklahoma City, OK and Tulsa, OK; and eventually settling in Tulsa, OK.

Luther had a passion for culinary arts and worked a portion of his life as a Chef during his time at Jamel's, a local restaurant. He also worked as a cook at the Holiday Inn. Luther understood the importance of hard work and later became a skilled carpenter, never afraid to get his hands dirty. He also shared a love for rodeo life through the farm life he was raised in. Learning how to farm and take care of the family land. He joined the OKC Paraders Rodeo Club in 1969. Luther was a devoted member until he left in 2001 to join the Wild Horse Posse. He started off steer roping, then later changed to a bareback rider. He was an auctioneer at the Stock yards and a rodeo announcer at all the local rodeos.

His love for riding never faded and he would enjoy teaching his family how to love it as much as he did. In his spare time, Luther would travel, cook for his family, tame the land and attend to his horses. On a good day, you would find him sitting on his big screened in porch entertaining, with a cold drink, good music and plenty of laughs.

Luther first married Eudeenia McCane to whom 6 children were brought forth, before divorcing in 1975. He had 3 additional children before meeting the love of his life in 1986, Lorene Battle, under their union 2 children were brought, Aaliyah Vann and adopted daughter Yolonda Vann. He also became father to Lorene's son Malcom Battle to complete their union.

On February 18, 2026 Luther Joseph Vann, Sr. was called to eternal rest. Those preceding him in death include his mother Vera Marshall, Father Cooley Vann, 8 brothers (Ronnie Vann, Donnie Vann, Obie Vann, Lorenzo Vann, Elmer Vann, Glenn Vann, Robert Vann, and Walter Vann), sister Delores Vann, son Luther Vann. Jr, daughters Redia Vann-Fisher and Joyce Vann, grandson Carey Vann and great granddaughter Amari Shanea.

He leaves to cherish his legacy, his wife Lorene Vann, children Aaliyah Vann, Yolonda Vann, Malcom Battle, Debbie Morris, Sharon Vann, Michael McClellan, Cynthia Vann, Lorenzo Vann, Lisa McClellan, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grand children, plenty of nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Mr. Luther Joseph Vann, in his 90th season of life, peacefully entered into Life Everlasting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Hour of Remembrance for Luther will commence on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Eleventh Hour in The All Faiths Chapel of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors Inc., of Tulsa

You may visit Mr. Vann on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 2PM until 6PM in The All Faiths Chapel of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors Inc., of Tulsa

The Christian Committal will immediately follow the services in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Tulsa

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