Mr. Norman Eugene Going

November 17, 1948 - January 24, 2022

Norman Eugene Going, age 73, of Smithville, Oklahoma passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born November 17, 1948, in Talihina, Oklahoma to McClayborn and Annie (Williams) Going. Upon graduating in 1966, from Smithville High School, he held many job titles- Iron worker, Tv repairman, baker, auto mechanic, and a helicopter mechanic, while in the United States Army. He was a mechanic by profession and loved working on cars. Norman loved going to church and attending gospel singings where he loved to sing. His many hobbies were watching old westerns, telling jokes, and great stories, and seeing new places while always on the hunt for a good place to eat. His favorite passion was spending time with family and the grandchildren he adored. He could always be found at one of their school functions or competitions. Norman never met a stranger. He was friendly and outgoing, so new acquaintances were friends in no time. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, McClayborn and Annie Going; brother, Marvin Going; sisters, Ida Mae Wilson, and Florence Goodblanket. Norman is survived by his sons, Lance Goings of Smithville, Oklahoma; Brian Goings and wife NanJu of Leavenworth, Kansas; Jon Goings and wife Cristal of Mesquite, Texas; daughters, Collette Phillips and husband Darryl Samuels of Smithville, Oklahoma, Andrea Goings of Smithville, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Ashley Rodriguez, Cera Phillips, Gavin Goings, Kayla Goings, and husband Alberto Alonso, Misty Goings, Andrew (Drew) Goings, Scott Scammerhorn, Joseph (Joey) Scammerhorn, Sean Goings, Katie Goings, Sarah Spicer, Zachary Goings, Alexander Lewis and partner Judy King, DaMario Lewis, and Alysia Lewis; great-grandchildren, Matthew Going, Gabriella (Gabby) Rodriguez, and Ezra Lewis; sisters, Rachel Sullivan and husband Ken, Nora Jane Sakiestewa, and Naomi Going. Services for immediate family of Mr. Going will be held Friday, January 28, 2022, at Beechton Cemetery in Smithville, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. Services for friends and other family will be announced at a later date. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com