It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Gregory DeHaas, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend. Greg was born July 28, 1960 in Enid, Oklahoma, and gained his wings July 24, 2024.

Greg was incredibly brilliant, and amazing with numbers, which led him to a career in metrology at Lockheed Martin missiles and fire control, where he built many friendships.

Designated family handyman and Mr. fix-it (who was adamant about imparting his knowledge on you either prior to or during the project),  an avid sports fan who loved his Sooners, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Rangers.

He was a kid at heart that loved sharing his hobbies with the family, grands and friends; which included but was not limited to card games, backgammon, music & concerts, boating and fishing, golfing, flying model airplanes, rc cars, slot car tracks, shooting and hunting, tinkering on anything in the shop (especially if it was a Ford or a tractor), and more !

Greg was a star gazer and enjoyed sharing his love of the moon and stars, we all enjoyed dragging the telescope out and learning about our space.

He married Margaret November 3,2012 and they both say they were lucky to find the love of their life.  They enjoyed visiting MLB ballparks and hoped to visit all stadiums.  They traveled, camped, fished and were on their way to enjoy retirement.

Greg is preceded in death by his father James Edward DeHaas and his mother Fronie Ann Sanders.

Greg is survived by his loving wife, Margaret DeHaas, his children; Cassi DeHaas; Lauren Raby and fiance Darin Taylor, Ty Raby and wife Aundrea; grandchildren, Sawyer, Korbin, Scarlett, and Collins; sister Debbie Butler and husband Barry; nephews Darrell Sands and Krystal and children, Tripp, Tristan, Cooper and Kambree, Wes Sands and children Hayden, Kylie and John, niece Kindell Pacheco; brother Garvin DeHaas, nephew Blake DeHaas, niece Madison DeHaas,, mother-in-law Joanne Langley ; brother- in laws Michael Langley and children Lindsay and husband Jacob, Rustin Langley  Joseph Langley and wife Luanne, Matthew Langley and wife Jennifer and children Julia, Jake, Quinn and Evie, John Langley and wife Brenda and children Miranda and husband John, George, Paige, Jesse, Haley, Justine and Adriane, and many lifelong friends who he cherished.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Ponder, Texas from 5PM until 7PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Ponder. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Krum, Texas.

If you knew Greg, you loved Greg.  He was a forever true caring,devoted and loving friend who would always lend a helping hand, a listening ear and guidance to the best of his ability.  Our hearts will forever have a void but we place our trust in Jesus and know that our sweet Greg is now healed and will never suffer again.

You are encouraged to wear your Sooner's, Rangers or Cowboys attire.