Thomas Dale Stidham

Thomas Dale Stidham, age 71, passed peacefully at his home in Inola, Oklahoma the afternoon of Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 15, 1954, to George and Eleanor Stidham in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He graduated from Union High School in 1972 and married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Wright, on September 9, 1972. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and spending time with his family. He thoroughly loved being in the stands supporting all his grandchildren at their sporting events.

His surviving family members are wife, Phyllis Stidham, daughter and son-in-law, Audra and Jason Cornett, son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Debbie Stidham, his six grandchildren and their families, Jarrett Cornett and his wife Taylor, Jaxson Stidham and wife Jayden, Savannah Sperry, Cage Stidham, Brett Cornett and Ashlynn Stidham along with two great grandchildren Brooks and Leighton Stidham, and sister Martha Hutton.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, George and Eleanor Stidham, brothers Frank and George Stidham and sister Donna Craig.

The family will hold a private Celebration of Life event for him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance.

Family and friends are invited to share memories online at www.brownfamilycares.com. The family of Thomas Dale Stidham entrusted his care and cremation to Brown Funeral Home & Cremations, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK, 74429, 918-486-5515.