Tracy Word Iii

Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home (918)336-5225 - After a prolonged illness, Tracy Triece Word, III passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 29, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 17, at 11:00 am at Grace Community Church in Bartlesville, followed by inurnment at White Rose Mausoleum, also in Bartlesville. Tracy was born December 31, 1937, to Tracy and Alyne Word in Houston, Texas. After graduation from Lamar High School in Houston, he then attended the University of Texas at Austin on a full swimming scholarship. Tracy earned his BS in Chemical Engineering at UT in 1960 and then attended the University of California in Berkeley, CA where he received his MS in Chemical Engineering in 1961. Tracy was then hired by Phillips Petroleum Company from which he retired after 25 years of employment. He embarked on his second career in insurance and investments and retired as a financial planner from the Focus Group Advisors in 2010. Some of Tracy's greatest enjoyment came from sailing on Grand Lake and in the Caribbean, watching his daughter Marcy's softball games and tournaments, and entertaining his family with his "word-isms" and puns. He enjoyed being involved with Big Brothers and was active in various churches and other charities in Bartlesville. His deep abiding faith in Jesus was demonstrated by his selfless love for others and by his kind and gentle demeanor. Tracy married Martha Paggi in 1960 and had three children: Jon Troy Word of Petersham, MA, Dr. Marchel Word Clements of Broken Arrow, and Debra Word Clemishire of Skiatook. In 1975 Tracy married Kay Grover Barnett and became stepfather to Kim Barnett Morgan, Randall Barnett, Sherry Barnett Hensley, and Michelle Barnett Andrews. Tracy is survived by his wife, Kay, and leaves a strong legacy of Christian faith to his 7 children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Gary Word and wife, Carol, of Houston, Texas. Tracy influenced many lives and will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Comforting Hands Hospice or Hopestone Cancer Center. Information can be found at comfortinghandshospice.com and at HopestoneCenter.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.

Service Details

Saturday, June 17th, 2017 11:00am, Grace Community Church

Interment Details

White Rose Mausoleum