Benny Ray Haddox

Benny Ray Haddox, 86, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Coffeyville, KS. He was born on January 4, 1940, in the New Hope Community (Scratchout) of Muldrow, OK, to Ules and Rosa (Wylie) Haddox.

Benny graduated in 1957 from Central High School. He attended Connors State College before later obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Northeastern State University. On September 2, 1961, he married the love of his life, Donna Carol Haddox, beginning a beautiful marriage built on devotion, faith, and family.

He began his teaching career at Akins Elementary and Lone Oak Elementary before moving to South Coffeyville, where he taught at South Coffeyville Elementary for 27 years before retiring in 1991. Benny also loved coaching youth basketball and football. He firmly believed, “If it was worth playing, then play to win.”

Benny enjoyed a full and spirited life outside the classroom. His hobbies included dirt track racing, pulling ponies, fighting chickens, and racing horses. He had a deep love for watching his children and grandchildren compete in their many endeavors. In recent years, he especially enjoyed talking about show goats with anyone who would listen. Noxie Show Goats and DC’s Juntiques were truly in his blood.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Donna Carol Haddox; his parents, Ules and Rosa Haddox; his brother, Noble Haddox; his sister, Eva Lee West and her husband Gary Ben; and his son, Edward Ray Haddox.

He is survived by his children: Clemo Haddox and wife Berneta of South Coffeyville, OK; Michael Haddox and wife Coleen of South Coffeyville, OK; and Alicia Lawrence and husband Mike of Noxie, OK.

He leaves behind a cherished legacy in his grandchildren: Lisbeth Edwards (Tyler) of Cherryvale, KS; Benjamin Haddox (Rachel) of South Coffeyville, OK; Michaela Lowe (Amos) of Childers, OK; Norma Robinson (Christian) of Lenapah, OK; Pierre Mansfield (Nicole) of Noxie, OK; and Falicia Mansfield of South Coffeyville, OK; as well as his beloved great-grandchildren, Bryson, Cooper, Addison, Adaline, Lila, Cheyenne, Everleigh, and Rowan. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Betty Haddox.

Benny’s love for his family was unwavering. His strength, determination, and servant’s heart will be remembered by all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, education, entrepreneurship, and deep family roots that will continue for generations to come.

He will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc. Viewing will be noon - 8 PM Wednesday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw where the family will greet friends 6 - 8 PM.

Active Pallbearers will be Pierre Mansfield, Falicia Mansfield, Benjamin Haddox, Bryson Phillips, Michaela Lowe and Norma Robinson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Tyler Edwards, Amos Lowe, and Christian Robinson.