Rory Stricklin Obituary – Death: Veterinarian Dr. Rory Stricklin, the sole owner of Wewoka Animal Hospital, has died. Rory passed away August 3, after a recent Covid-19 diagnosis.
He was in his 40s, and very active in treating animals of all kinds in the eastern part of the state. Rory began his career here at Shawnee Animal Hospital and made a name for himself as one of the best in the tri-county area.
After graduating from high school, he completed a bachelor’s degree and went on to the veterinary program at OSU.
Rory served many years in Wewoka and the surrounding communities; being known for helping sick animals and volunteering in various areas including surrounding high school FFA programs and basically anyone who needed help and didn’t even care if they knew about them; that was just Rory.
Below are some of the statements shared across social media users’ timelines on the death of Stricklin.
“This is a very hard day. We lost the most amazing man today. My heart breaks for his wife Jamie and their young children. Dr Rory Stricklin was the most dedicated Veterinarian I have ever known. He was always there when I needed him, it didn’t matter day, night, weekend, holidays, he was always there. We are all going to miss you so much!!!! Prayers to the family and all his many many friends. RIP Rory”
“Dr. Rory Stricklin has passed away from covid, leaving behind a wife and two young children. Over the course of our aquaintence, he saved many lives and helped eased the suffering of many more. To this day I have never seen anyone pull off a finer emergency c-section than he.
If you have photos or stories of him to share, you can send them to [email protected].
Wear your masks, wash your hands, social distance, and please, please get the vaccine.
Stay safe, loves.”
“We want to take a moment to remember this awesome selfless man. Last year just before Christmas our K9 Kai broke his leg in a training incident. We were quoted $7,000-$9000 for surgeries to fix the break. Dr. Rory Stricklin sent me a text and told me to load him up and bring him and he would do the surgery for much less. I told him it was a 6 hour drive for me and he said “Well you better get in the car then!” At 9pm that night he started the surgery and he didn’t finish until almost midnight. When he was done he handed me a bill for $288 and said “Merry Christmas”. That was the type of man that Rory was. He was selfless, loving, hard working, and a great friend. We here at Workingdogpatches will never forget how great of a man the world has lost. To his wife, children, friends, and colleagues, you have our deepest sympathies.”
“Oh where do I begin, 5+years ago I walked into Wewoka Animal Hospital with bright eyes, and looking forward to learning. Little did I know walking into that clinic changed my life forever, I gained a family, and so much more. Words can never express how thankful I was to work along side Rory, learn every little tip and trick he had to share, spending holidays at the clinic then running to his, and Jamie’s house to eat then go right back to work. Or the 12+ hour days during pig season, and the all night drives.
My world will never be the same Rory Stricklin was more then a boss to me, he was family to me! Him and Jamie opened their doors, and arms to me! I always looked forward to seeing what the day would bring at the clinic or getting a phone call at 11pm asking if I’m sleeping and down to come help with a breeding. Some times we didn’t see eye to eye, and argued like siblings but I wouldn’t change the friendship we gained for anything!
My heart is completely shattered not only for myself, but for Jamie, Dawson, Charlie, and the rest of the family. Please keep everyone in your prayers for the coming days. Till he meet again RGS.”
“OMG!!!!!!😪😪😪. RIP Dr. Rory Stricklin, main man, all time great and owner of Wewoka Vet😪😪😪.
We are so shocked right now, as soon as we seen this we are in disbelief, it literally took my breath away when I seen the post and we teared up and honestly cried just thinking about this, he would come in anytime, any hour for us with a smile, so sad for his wife Jamie Stricklin and their 2 young children. This hits close for us because he was truely dedicated to not only his clients but these animals we also have and when we say he gave up his own time for other people no matter the time of day or if you had the money to pay at the time, he did not care, we mean it, a smile on his face even at 3 in the morning if need be, such a GREAT person, a man of God that always talked about his kids and wife each time we would make the 4.5 hour drive to him in the middle of the night for a c-section or any other emergency, just us and him, so talented, he was truely a gifted veterinarian and a light in this world who’s had his life cut short because of this horrible epidemic, it is truely heartbreaking, we want to lift up his family in this time of pain🙏🙏. Please pray for his family who lost a great father and husband tonight.”
“This man… Dr. Stricklin … Rory …. Was like no other person on this planet. And there will NEVER be another like him . He started taking care of my families animals fresh out of vet school . I remember the first day he came out to moms for a sick horse. He was the nicest vet by far we had ever met and from there our friendship grew . Many years down the road when I had the crazy idea to start a Great Dane rescue , he was there. No matter what time I needed him or one of my fosters needed him , he was there . Always with a smile on his face , even at 2 AM. Many times I had to make the tough decision to let a Dane go , he always reassured me I was making the right decision. He always knew how to set my mind at ease and make me feel better . He sat with me many a time crying over a Dane I barely knew . He always giggled at me when I came in with a dog that wasn’t a Dane . Saying , “ I thought you was a Dane rescue “. I told him , I know I know , you know I’m crazy . He always told me “ Yeah, but not as crazy as your mom and grandma” then would wink at me , even if they were with me ! Lol. We were The Crazy Tucker Family . Many Danes lived because of this man right here ! MANY ! He leaves behind a beautiful, strong , caring wife and two beautiful babies that could use prayers for comfort and strength.
You will be missed by many Rory! Give love to all those Danes up there for me”
“Today my friend a great Christian man Rory Stricklin passed away. Though Rory was my vet he never let me call him Dr. and he was more of a friend than my vet. He was quite possibly the greatest man I have ever known. He worked sunup to sundown for his clients that came from all over the state and neighboring states. He was humbly kind and spread himself way to thin in benefit of others. He was way too young and way too good! So many will miss him. I am sincerely sick. I would have traded places with this man in a heartbeat. He leaves young children behind and a young wife that will need all the prayers that you can possibly give them!
Until I see him again I will miss the times we had just talking scriptures and life as he worked on the animals. I so can’t believe he is gone. He was younger than me and a hero to me in how he lived his life for others!!”