Graveside service with full military honors for SSG (Retired) Thomas Lorraine "Pappy" Wineberg will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma with David McGhghy, Pastor of Arena Cowboy Church, North of Lawton, Oklahoma officiating.

SSG (Retired) Thomas Lorraine "Pappy" Wineberg, 71, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 in Lawton. Thomas was born July 9, 1953 in DuBois, Pennsylvania to Lorraine Bowers and Dorothy Mae (Shepard) Wineberg.  He was one of five children growing up on a farm before joining the Army in 1971.  He served as a cannon crew member and instructor and retired after 20 years of service.  After retirement, he enjoyed life as a grandpa and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, MiHyeCha, of the home; three daughters: Brenda Lee Cordes of Lawton; Sandra Lee Finklea and husband Dwayne of Yukon; Deobrah Ann Johns and husband David of Fletcher; grandchildren: Arthur Barber III of the home;  Chelsea Ann Beaty and husband Jeff of Elgin; Tristen McKayla Wauqua of Lawton; Jacob Johns of Stillwater; Jin Finklea of Yukon; Lacy Jones of Elgin; David Johns and wife Cara of Taylor, Texas; Tanissa Damants of Drummonds, Tennessee; Lindsey Finklea of Yukon; Dewayne Finklea of Edmond and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine and Dorothy Wineberg of Big Run, Pennsylvania; his daughter, Tina Marie Johnson of Lawton; sister, Barb Magas of Sykesville, Pennsylvania; and brother-in-law, Ron Geer of Mahaffey, Pennsylvania.