Tommy Lewis Lingle, age 74, of Lexington, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on December 27, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1951. Tommy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be remembered for his deep love of family, the life he built in Lexington, and his strong connection to the roping community. Tommy was an honorary member of the Norman Round Up Club and an avid team roper—a passion that brought him great joy and many lifelong friendships. He was employed with OU Facilities Management for 32 years and later worked for Cleveland County District 2 for 6 years, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment. Tommy married his first wife, the mother of his son Jason, in 1969 in Norman, Oklahoma. Although that marriage later ended in divorce, family always remained central to his life. On April 25, 1980, he married LaNeece Baird, and together they created a loving blended family with Jason, Cristal, and Angela “Modoc.” He was preceded in death by his father, Hollis Lingle; his mother, Virgie McKiddy Lingle; his sisters, Rovilla and Loeta; and his son, Jason Lingle. He is survived by his wife, LaNeece Lingle, of the home; his daughters, Cristal Bickley and husband Dustin, of Hinton, Oklahoma, and Angela “Modoc” Riddle and husband Glen, of Noble, Oklahoma; and the greatest joys of his life, his grandchildren: Brittany Abner and husband Bryan, of Noble, Oklahoma; Bryce Riddle and partner Jance Booker, of Noble, Oklahoma; Hayden Lingle and partner Kaylynn Heffner, of Noble, Oklahoma; Paige Riddle, of Noble, Oklahoma; Brittney Willmon, of Harrah, Oklahoma; and Hailey Bickley, of Harrah, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his cherished great-grandsons, Fisher and Tatum. Services will be held Friday, January 2nd at 1:00 p.m. at Skyridge Freewill Baptist Church, Noble, Oklahoma. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Freeman, Danny Carpenter, Paul Myers, Mike Roberts, Harlen Fipps, John Hector, Floyd Tolson, and Jerry Biggers In accordance with his wishes, Tommy will be cremated, and his ashes will be scattered in a roping arena

 

Tommy Lingle actually married my oldest niece.

~Donna Wright Branham~