Jack Earl Sanner

Graveside services for Jack Earl Sanner, 85, of Velma, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at New Velma Cemetery. Mickey Pruitt will deliver the eulogy. Services are under the care of Alexander Gray Velma Chapel.

Jack was born on December 28, 1940, in Duncan, OK, to the late Mr. J. W. "Doodle" Sanner and Mrs. Thelma Jo (Burkhart) Sanner. He passed away on October 23, 2026, at his home in Velma surrounded by his daughters and family.

Raised in Velma, Jack attended Velma Alma High School, graduating in 1959 as an FFA State Farmer. On January 13, 1962, he married his beloved wife Rennie Kay in Velma, together, they were blessed with three daughters. Jack spent his life farming and ranching, earning the Living Legend Award in 2008 at the Velma Picnic and participating in one of Oklahoma's original Ranch Rodeos. He enjoyed racing cars, particularly '57 Chevys, and loved fishing, hunting, going to the casino, and playing weekly poker games.

He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Rennie Kay who passed on March 10, 2012, his twin sister Judy Allred, and his nephew Rocky Allred.

Jack is survived by his daughters, Jacklyn Mercer and husband Mickey, Vicklyn "Vic" Sanner, and Renlyn Kelley and her boyfriend Andrew; his bonus daughter, Karly Murrel; grandchildren, Ranzi Rightmire and husband Zach, Kalyn Mercer, and Kaden Roden; bonus grandson, CJ Burrow; great-granddaughter, Ryan "RJ" Rightmire; and a sister Joan Jones. He is also remembered fondly by extended family and friends.

Honorary bearers include Billy Mack Wright, George "GW" Wright, Rusty Wright, Randy Wright, Seth Wright, along with his fishing, hunting, and poker buddies.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.alexandergrayfh.com.