Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Obits

Forrest "Frosty" Best, 60, Shawnee, died Sunday in a Pauls Valley hospital. He was born Jan. 24, 1939, in Cordell, Okla., to Charley E. and Esther Josephine (Cooper) Best. He attended Northwest Classen in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. He was an installation engineer for Central Fixtures for 15 years, a sales representative for Bassett Furniture Industries for 10 years, managed Kib Warren Furniture for seven years and retired from Marquis Furniture. He married Kay Sugg on Oct. 23, 1963, in Oklahoma City. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963, including a tour of duty in Korea. He moved to Shawnee in 1983. He is survived by his wife of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tami and Chuck Tade, Shawnee, and Keli and Darin Atwell, Van Buren, Ark.; a son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Re Gina Best, Shawnee; six grandchildren, Stephanie Best, Lauren Tade, Garreth Atwell, Meghan Tade, Kayla Atwell & Kristen Best; brother, Glenn Best, Oklahoma City; sister, Pauletta Olea, Oklahoma City; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Ernest Strong. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel.  Source: THE SHAWNEE NEWS STAR Tuesday, April 13, 1999

Funeral for Mrs Lula CHAMLEE, 77 who died Thursday afternoon at her home, 706 South Chapman Street was conducted at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Gaskill Chapel. Rev H H BURTON, Pastor of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Officiated at the service. Burial was at the Mission Cemetary. She was a member of the Baptist Church and had lived in Shawnee for 22 years. Her Husband, Matthew C. Chamlee died November 14 from injuries he recieved when struck by and Automobile. She is survived by three sons, Jesse P. BURNS, Shawnee, Raymond C. Chamlee, Harrah, and William D. Chamlee, Wewoka.  Obit posted Friday, December 9, 1932 in the Shawnee News-Star

Accident Is Fatal To Aged Resident M. C. CHAMLEE, 77 who was struck by a car Saturday afternoon on East Highhland Street, died at 10 o'clock Monday night in a local hospital. Streeter KNIPE, 14 year old youth whose home is near Tecumseh, was the driver of the car, but witnesses of the accident stated that it was unavoidable as the aged man stepped directly in front of the car. While it was not first believed that Chamlee's injuries were serious, his advanced age proved too great a handicap for recovery. He is survived by his widow, at the family home, Pesotum and Remmington streets, and two sons, Raymond Chamlee, Harrah and W. D. Chamlee, Wewoka. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Gaskills.  Source: Shawnee News-Star Tuesday, November 15, 1932

Killing At Violet Springs On last Saturday morning at Violet Springs, in the southeast part of this county, Will TURNER, a deputy sheriff, went to arrest Bob CHRISTIAN on a warrant for grand larceny. The deputy told CHRISTIAN he had a warrant for him when CHRISTIAN said "d--- you, you had better keep it" and reached for his gun, but the deputy was too quick and pulling his gun, told CHRISTIAN twice to throw up his hands, but he paid no attention and the deputy shot at his breast, but as it did not seem to take effect he shot again at his head, hitting him a glancing blow in the forehead, knocking him down and it was afterwards learned that it made only a flesh wound.As soon as Bob CHRISTIAN'S Gang saw what was going on, they opened fire on the deputy, killing him instantly. The ones who shot Deputy Turner are the two FRISCAN boys, Buttermilk John and a young man named HOLBROOK.The last two are in jail here but the two FRISCAN boys have not been captured. It is reported that CHRISTIAN was only slightly hurt. The bystanders say that CHRISTIAN must have had a breast-plate on as the first shot Turner made was within two feet of him and the gun was pointed square at his breast.CHRISTIAN'S friends got him away and it is said he is in hiding in the woods. It seems that the CHRISTIAN Gang are a bad set, and they should be rooted out.  Source:  Tecumseh Leader April 27, 1895

Esperance Kizzair Cleere, 102, passed from this earth to be with God August 15, 2007. She was a longtime homemaker, an artist who was well known and accepted for her china painting, member of the Methodist Faith, American Legion Auxiliary and Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank J. Cleere. She is survived by her son Robert L. Cleere. My mother, my madonna, my mom.  Graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2007 at Resthaven Cemetery in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Moore’s Memory Chapel, 1403 S. Peoria, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 918-583-6148. muskogeephoenix.com/obituaries/local_story_230235335.html/ (source of obituary)

Shawnee resident Donald R. Dinger, 76, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008 in Shawnee.  He was born Sept. 12, 1931 in Oklahoma City to John Chester and Julia (Vanlandingham) Dinger. He was reared in Tecumseh; which is where he also graduated. He joined the U.S. Air Force and following his military service, he lived in California for many years. In 1974, he moved to Dallas and then returned to Tecumseh.  A professional dog trainer, he trained Greyhounds and sporting dogs. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid reader.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Deseree and his parents.  He is survived by his son, Richard Lee Dinger of Oklahoma City; brother and sister-in-law, John and Penny Dinger of Richardson, Texas; grandsons, Justin Dinger of Oklahoma City, currently serving in Iraq, and Phineas Dinger of Tennessee; three nieces and three nephews.  Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. To share memories or to sign the guest book online, go to www.cooperfuneral.com. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Source: Shawnee News-Star

EASTES, Mary Lou, five months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. John EASTES, died July 17, at the family home friday morning after a short illness of pneumonia. The body was taken to Shawnee for burial.  A short funeral service was held at the home conducted by Rev. G.M. FORD assisted by Rev. W.O. BUCY. Rev. W.S. LEE had charge of the services at the cemetery.  Source: Shawnee News-Star July 18, 1930

James Clinton “J.C.” Farrand, 59, of Shawnee, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at his home from cancer.  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Resthaven Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Shawnee. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Services of Shawnee.  A celebration honoring his life and ministry will be at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at First Baptist Church in Shawnee.  Born Nov. 3, 1947, in Oklahoma City, he was the son of Robert Lee and Gladys Marie (Jackson) Farrand. He was a Shawnee High School graduate in 1966 and later attended Oklahoma Baptist University, the University of North Texas, and the Southwestern Seminary. He began singing at a young age and studied music alongside religion and theology throughout his life. He joined The CenturyMen, a national men’s choral group in 1982, and rose to the position of president in 2005. He was a member of the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma, was director of the Central Oklahoma Choral Society (Sine Nomine); and created numerous childrens, youth, adult and senior vocal and hand bell choirs.  He was a community leader, serving at First Baptist Church of Shawnee for 18 years. He served his communities by counseling and organizing volunteer work with Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, the Shawnee Ministerial Association, the Shawnee Youth Coalition, the Oklahoma Alliance for Ligurgy and the Arts, the Shawnee Youth Baseball Association and various arts and humanities.  He became associate pastor at the age of 23 in Denton, Texas and later served in Tulia, Texas, Sulphur, Baton Rouge, La., and McAlester before settling in Shawnee in 1989. He taught as a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University. As a public speaker he spoke at various organizations.  Survivors include his wife, Linda, of Shawnee; two children, Carri, New York, and Clinton and Dresden, St. Louis; two sisters, Shelia Thomas, of Shawnee, and Tammy and her husband, Gus Gonzalez, Denton, Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews and other family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gladys Farrand, of Shawnee. Source: Published: August 30, 2007  McAlester News-Capital

HART, Charles Coleman, 77, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 in Tulsa, OK. Born January 4, 1931 in Lubbock, TX to Henry Coleman and Mildred E. (Lewis) Hart. He was a retired Stations and Branch Manager for the U. S. Post Office. Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U. S. Navy. Preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Helen Lavonne (Miller). Survived by his wife, Nettie Hart of the home; son, Chris Hart and wife, Ana of Cave Springs, AR; step-sons, David McMullen and wife, Lenora of Collinsville, OK and John McMullen and wife, Kay of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Heather, Jimmy, Phillip, Sarah, Timothy and Anna; sister, Betty Densmore and husband, Jerry of Oklahoma City, OK; two nephews, David Densmore and wife, Alice, and Steve Densmore and wife, Sandy, both of Texas; brother-in-law, Levi Miller and wife, Winona of Tulsa, OK. Visitation will be 6-8 P.M., Monday, April 7, 2008 at Moore’s Southlawn. Service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Mason Chapel~Asbury United Methodist Church. Graveside service will be 2:00 P.M., Resthaven Cemetery, Shawnee, OK. Family suggests contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Source: Moore's Southlawn Chapel Ultimate Tributes

Kelly Sue Cornelison, 46, of Oklahoma City died Wednesday, April 19, in Oklahoma City, after an extended illness. Services will be 1 p.m., Monday at Havenbrook Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Hunter officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Resthaven Cemetery in Shawnee. Services are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman. Source: The Norman Transcript April 22, 2006

Amy Katherine Goodwin Jordan was born May 31, 1910, in Olustee, OK, to Lynford A. and Amy Josephine Cobb Goodwin, who were married before statehood in 1905. She was reared in Altus, OK, and was graduated from Altus High School in 1927. She attended college at the Oklahoma College for Women and the University of Oklahoma, where she pledged Delta Gamma and then returned to Altus to teach until her marriage in 1937 to William H. Jordan of Thomas, OK. She spent many years as a homemaker in Calumet and El Reno, OK, where she was actively involved in sewing and bridge clubs and with the activities of her children. In 1966, she returned to college at Central State University for a degree and certification in Library Science and then returned to Altus as the supervisor of the Altus High School Library. She also did post graduate work at St. Johns College in Santa Fe, NM, and at the Peabody School of Library Science at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. She retired at age 75 and moved to Shawnee, OK, to be near her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In 2001, Katherine moved to the Statesman Club in Oklahoma City and enjoyed living with many dear friends, old and new.  Katherine died May 30, 2006, in Shawnee. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: L. A. Goodwin, Jr., Emerson Goodwin, Josephine Goodwin Ellis, and Edward Arthur Goodwin. She is survived by her children, Patrick Goodwin Jordan and his wife Bonnie of Calumet and Mary Jane Jordan Richards and her husband Gordon of Shawnee, grandchildren, Dr. Dorrie Jordan-Parrott and her husband Terry of El Reno, Jeffrey Jordan Richards and his wife Cheri of Shawnee, and Samuel Vahn Richards and his fiancee Kathleen Ludwig of Norman, OK; great-grandchildren Jordan and Caleb Richards of Shawnee and Jordan and Logan Parrott of El Reno, and nieces and nephews Joanne Randall of Mechanicsville, VA, Harry Ellis of Honolulu, HI, Laurel Baggett of Oklahoma City, Jane Goodwin of Albuquerque, NM, and Lynn Goodwin of Tulsa, OK. Katherine was a unique and beautiful lady and devoted mother who was dearly loved and who will be greatly missed by her friends and family. A family graveside memorial service will be held at Resthaven Cemetery in Shawnee, Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 10:00 am under the direction of Walk Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Apothecary Garden of the Oklahoma Pharmacy Heritage Foundation, P. O. Box 18731, Oklahoma City, OK 73154, or to a charity of your choice.

Isaac B. Littleton   Shawnee:  May 17,-(Special)-Services for I.B. Littleton, 23, World War II veteran killed in an Albuquerque auto accident Sunday, were Friday in Gaskill's chapel here.  Littleton, a former Pottawatomie County court clerk's deputy, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Theresa Littleton and one daughter, Mildred Sue, of the home at Albuqurque, his mother, Mrs. Maude Littleton, Earlsboro, and two brothers, Charles of Miami, Oklahoma and J.W. of Inverness, Mississippi.   (father is Pugh Littleton mother Maude (Vanlandingham), buried in Tecumseh Cemetery. Source: Daily Oklahoman May 18, 1946 and family info on parents names.

D. LOVELADY Killed at Capitol City  Funeral of pioneer resident held here Monday with burial at Fairview.  Funeral of Dyer Lovelady who was killed at Oklahoma City, Saturday night when he was struck by an automobile was held in Shawnee yesterday with burial at Fairview.  Mr. Lovelady who was a pioneer resident of Shawnee having lived here nearly 30 years was 70 years old.  For past few years he had made his home with daughter Mrs. J. S. PRUITT and Mr. Pruitt at 301 North McKinley street.  Mr. Lovelady had been in Oklahoma City for extended visit with daughter Mrs. George BAIN and son W. H. Lovelady and families. Saturday evening about 8 o’clock he was on his way to the son’s house from daughter’s. When according to those who saw the accident; he was blinded by the bright lights of an approaching car and stepped in the way of one going in opposite direction and was killed instantly. Mr. Lovelady was born in Jackson County, Missouri; coming to Shawnee 1898. He is survived by five children; His wife died 1904. The children are Mrs. Bain and W. H. Lovelady, Oklahoma City. Mrs. Pruitt and J. H. Lovelady, Shawnee. Mrs. W. F. TROOP of San Diego.  Mr. Lovelady had 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services held at Gaskill’s with the Rev. W. A. Merrill, First Christian Church where Mr. Lovelady was a member, officiated.  Source:  Shawnee Morning News November 30, 1926

Mary Jane MAXWELL MCKINNEY  Mrs. M.J. MCKINNEY was born in Jackson County, Indiana, Nov. 12, 1850, came with her parents, John MAXWELL and wife to Missouri in 1869. Was married to T.C. MCKINNEY of Cassville, Mo., in 1872. to this union were born six children, five of whom survive her, one having died at the age of two years.  She came with her husband and family to Oklahoma nine years ago. Had been a resident of Shawnee four years. She had been a member of the Christian church a number of years. Was a devoted wife and mother. She was afflicted with paralysis for two years and passed peacefully away Dec. 29, 1912.  Dearest sister thou hast left us Here thy loss we deeply feel But 'tis God that hast bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. A Sister.  Source:  Shawnee News-Star December 30, 1912

BEDFORD, TEXAS — Services for Helen Jeannine Montgomery, 78, Bedford, Texas, formerly of Ada, are 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd Kaiser will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Shawnee.  Mrs. Montgomery died Thursday, May 3, 2007 at a Fort Worth, Texas hospice center. She was born December 24, 1928 at Wilson, Oklahoma to William and Virgie Davis Casebolt. She was raised in St. Louis, Oklahoma and graduated from St. Louis High School.  She married Cecil Montgomery on November 27, 1948 in Gainesville, Texas. He died December 23, 1997 at Ada, Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery lived in Woodward, Oklahoma from 1957 until they moved to Ada in 1976. Mrs. Montgomery was a homemaker and a member of Southwest Church of Christ. While living in Woodward, she played golf with the Ladies Golf Association and also played bridge. Survivors include a son, Terry Montgomery and wife Rebecca, Bedford, Texas; grandchildren, David Kay and Amy Kay, both of Fort Worth, Texas; and a sister, Betty Jo Nelson, Oklahoma City.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and sisters, Eula Faye and Bernadine. Souce: Ada Evening News Published May 7, 2007

Services for Jarvis Houston Newton, 68, a Wanette native, are set for 10:00 a.m. today in the Wanette Chapel, with Rev. Theodore Loveless officiating. Interment will be in the Wanette Cemetery.  Mr. Newton died Wednesday in his home. Born March 27, 1911, in Wanette, he had lived there most of his life. Mr. Newton worked as a mechanic and welder and had been retired since 1974. A daughter, Rosie Lee NEWTON, died in 1938.  Survivors include 2 daughters and 7 sons, 58 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Cooper Funeral Home, Tecumseh, is in charge of arrangements

Garry Earle Ryan passed away Feb. 17, 2007. Family held a visitation March 1, 2007, at Hibbs Funeral Home in Choctaw. Graveside services were at Resthaven Cemetery 1 p.m. March 2, 2007, in Shawnee. He was born Feb. 19, 1934, in St. Joseph, Mo., the son of Nelson H. and Vida (Tate) Ryan. He graduated Shawnee High School in 1952. He also attended Oklahoma A&M, Oklahoma Baptist University and Oklahoma University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He was an active reservist until 1965. In 1958, he married Carol Ridenour. They had five children. He was a 42-year employee of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Mr. Ryan was a longtime member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Shawnee. He was a certified track and field official for many years. He is survived by his children, Garry II, Karra Sipes, Paula Sendall, Sharra Wilson and Marla (Jeanie) Padron; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice on Norman or a favorite charity. Source: The Sun- Published May 5, 2007

FLOMOT - Alma E. Tiffin, 93, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997.Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Flomot Cemetery with Jim Lindstrom, of Plainview, officiating. Arrangements are by Myers-Long Funeral Directors.Mrs. Tiffin was born in Potawatamie County, Okla. She attended nursing school at Norman, Okla. She married Von Tiffin in 1921 at Beaver, Okla.; he died in 1992. She moved from Beaver to the Fairmount community in 1922. She was a registered nurse and a Jehovah¹s Witness.She was also preceded in death by a son, Emmitt Tiffin.Survivors include two sons, Rex Tiffin of Silverton and Glenn Dale Tiffin of Flomot; two daughters, Laura Mae McDonald of Lubbock and Joyce Jeffrey of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren.The family requests memorials be to Quitaque Volunteer Ambulance Service Source Amarillo Globe News

Francis Marion Turner passed away in Austin on Monday, June 30, 2008 at the age of 80. Francis was born in Meeker, Oklahoma where he was a graduate of Meeker High School. He later attended East Central State College in Ada, Oklahoma. He married Freda Ware on June 9, 1950. They had two daughters, Tara Upshaw and Cindy Isaacs.  He retired from Tinker Field Air Force Base in Oklahoma City after 30 years. He owned Turner's Gun Shop in Shawnee, Oklahoma for many years. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Shawnee. He and his wife Freda moved to Austin in 1995 to join their daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  Francis enjoyed spending time in his gun shop, fishing, reading and playing chess. He also loved all types of music and played the guitar, violin and organ. He especially loved country music.  He was a unique, loving and gentle man. Friends and family will never forget his kind heart and quick wit. He had a wonderful, unique sense of humor and loved to make people laugh.  He was preceded in death by his parents Holland and Jane Turner.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Freda, his sister Edna Finley, her son Rick Ragsdale and wife Linda, and their son Tanner, daughters Tara Upshaw and Cindy Isaacs and husband Jim. His grandchildren, Carrie Berry, Mardina Chen, Macey Isaacs, Nick Turner and Joseph Ocasio, and by great-grandchildren Sawyer and Hudson Berry.  The family would like to thank the staff at The Summit at Lakeway, with special thanks to Sylvia, Terry, Ada, Pablo, Melissa, Bertha, Rachel and Laura. The family would also like to thank Katrina, Debbie, Diana, Maura, Angel, Amelia, Gary and Michael of Grace Hospice for their love and care.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with funeral services to follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Resthaven Cemetery. Source:  online memorial obituary

GateHouse News Service  Posted May 02, 2008 Shawnee, OK — Cecil Malcom Wall was born on October 22, 1914, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and departed this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 93.  Cecil, the son of Richard L. and Chessie May (Mosley) Wall, was a resident of Shawnee.  He married Lillie Belle (Hemphill) Wright on February 14, 1980 in Shawnee.  Cecil proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.  He retired from Aurora Aircraft where he worked in aircraft construction.  Cecil was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the American Legion.  His parents, three brothers, one sister, and two sons preceded Cecil in death.  Survivors include his wife, Lillie Wall of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Janice Wall of Blanchard, Harold Wall of Oklahoma City, Gary and Carolyn Wall of Oklahoma City, Lloyd Wall of Arizona, Bill and Carmen Wall of California, Melvin and Pat Wall of Texas, Darrell Wall of Oklahoma City, Donald and Donnie Wright of Arizona, George and Pat Wright of Albuquerque, NM; daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Glenn Daley of Macomb, Patsy and R.A. Williams of Shawnee, Linda and Buddy Hankins of Sulphur; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Modena Wall of Edmond; sister, Vera Higgingbottom of Oklahoma; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM, at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Prague with Rev. Sam Hendry officiating.  Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Shawnee.  Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.

Published April 10, 2007 The Express Star-Grady Counties News SourceWillis; Vesta Lee Sprowls; and Stanley Burton Morris. LAWRENCE GERALD WILLIS  Funeral service for Lawrence Gerald Willis, 78, of Chickasha, Oklahoma will be held at 10:30a.m.,Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the Southern Oaks Church of Christ, Chickasha. Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday at the Resthaven Cemetery, Shawnee, Oklahoma. Lawrence Gerald Willis was born March 18, 1929 in Britton, Oklahoma and died April 9, 2007 in Chickasha. Mr. Willis moved to Chickasha from Chicago and lived in Chickasha since 1972. He worked for Rock Island Railroad for 30 years and later worked for Katy Railroad retiring in 1981.  He and Mary Margaret Bennett were married July 3, 1948. She preceded him in death in 1999. Mr. Willis served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Southern Oaks Church of Christ.  He was preceded in death by: one son: Tony Willis in 2004; Parents: Hugh Densmore Willis, Etta Emily (Lansford) Willis.  Survivors include: one daughter and her husband: Lisa and Brian Johnson of Chickasha; two brothers: H.D. Willis of Joplin, Missouri; Don Willis of Aurora, Colorado; two sisters: Dorothy Hutcheson of Tulsa; Sandy Andre of Annaheim Hills, California; five grandchildren: Kendra and husband Joe Meador; Gary Willis; Cody Willis; Piper Johnson; Katie Johnson; three great-grandchildren: Christina and Elijah and Lillie; Daughter-in-law: Kay Willis of Chickasha; Sister-in-law: LaVon Gear of Shawnee; Special friend: Ada Wood of Chickasha.  Interment will be at the Resthaven Cemetery, Shawnee, Oklahoma, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to: Southern Oaks Church of Christ Education Trust Fund, 3320 S. 16th, Chickasha, OK 73018.

William Fay Willson  Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, departed this life Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at the age of 94.  He was born Jan. 25, 1914, in Maud to father John Willson and step-mother Beth, and mother Virgie May West and Step-Father Gus.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby S. (Sullivan) Willson; parents; brothers, Glenn and Earl Willson.  He leaves behind three children, Willie Willson and wife Kay of Earlsboro, Anne Osborn and husband Jimmy of Moore, and Darlene Jenkins of Shawnee; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many, many great-great grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Limkie and Dixie Fulton of Shawnee; sisters-in-law, Virginia Sullivan and Lavern Sullivan of Shawnee.  Graveside service weather permitting, will be 10 a.m. today at Resthaven Memorial Park with Chaplain Mike McCauley officiating.

 

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