King Family History
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Survivors include: her husband, Carl, of the home; her sons, Chris King and wife Sherry of Eufaula and Terry King of Oklahoma City; her daughter, Lacretia Roberts and husband Bruce of Oklahoma City; her brothers, Keith Smith of Maysville, and Bobby Boyd and wife Debbie of Oklahoma City; her sister, Pam Flynt and husband Freddie of Del City; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Crystal Franklin and one great granddaughter, Ashley.
Crystal Renee Franklin
May 27, 1985 - Jul 16, 2013
Crystal Renee Franklin, 28, of Eufaula passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Crystal was born on May 27, 1985 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the daughter of Chris Eugene and Sherry Jean (Hughes) King. She graduated from Crooked Oak High School in 2003. Crystal married Nickoles Elliott Franklin in Eufaula. She worked at the Longtown Dollar General Store.
Crystal loved her boys and was looking forward to the birth of her daughter Ashley Renee. Her life revolved around her children, spending time at the park or swimming at the beach. She loved spending time with her family as well. She also enjoyed shopping. Crystal was a member of the Piney Creek Fellowship Church.Survivors include: her parents, Chris and Sherry King of Eufaula; her husband, Nickoles E. Franklin; her boys, Drake Elliott and Cash Elliott Franklin; her brothers, Chris King Jr. and James King both of Eufaula; her sisters, Carrie King of Eufaula, Brittany White and husband Justin of Ft. Polk, Louisiana and sister-in-law, Misti Ann Littlewalker-Boucher of Newalla; her maternal grandmother, Peggy Carney and husband Harley of Eufaula; her paternal grandparents, Carl King and wife Linda of Eufaula; nieces, Nevaeh, Mikayla and Ryanne; nephews, Austin, Axton, and Franklin Littlewalker-Boucher and numerous cousins. Crystal was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Bobby Hughes.
Mary Palmer, 83
July 3, 1929 - February 25, 2013
Mary Alma (Collins) Palmer, 83 year-old, former Seminole resident passed from this life on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Colonial Estates Care Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mary was born July 3, 1929 in Snowmac, Oklahoma (just south of Seminole, Oklahoma) to parents Minnie Maybelle (King) and Buford Yeager.
Mary met and later married Marland Davis Palmer, Sr. on December 14, 1945 in Maud, Oklahoma. She went on to earn her x-ray technician degree from Southwest State University and worked for Seminole Municipal Hospital in Seminole, Oklahoma and later at Morton County General Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas until her retirement in 1987. Sadly her husband of 48 years preceded her in death in January of 1993.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Marland Palmer, Jr. and his wife Dianna of Maud, Oklahoma; one daughter, Mary Gee of Prague, Oklahoma; one step-daughter, Donna Lou Harrington of Washington State; three half brothers, Morris Yeager of Tennessee, James Yeager of Maud, Oklahoma, Glen Yeager of California; four grandsons, Rev. James T. Benedict and his wife Freda, Gerald Doyle and his wife Christy, Alex Semkoff, David Palmer; five great granddaughters; four great-great grandchildren; two great-great-great grandchildren; and a host of other family and dear friends.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Marland Davis Palmer, Sr. who died in January of 1993; one brother, Clinton Eugene Collins; and by one sister, Helen Maybelle Harris.
Cremation services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Marland Davis Palmer Jr.
Marland Davis Palmer, Jr., 57, Maud resident died Sunday, March 24, 2013 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Marland was born on December 10, 1955 in Perryton, Texas to Marland Davis Palmer, Sr. and Mary Alma (Collins) Palmer. Marland attended and graduated from Bowlegs High School and then went on to Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Sayre, Oklahoma where he obtained a degree as an X-ray Technician. After graduation he went to work for Seminole Municipal Hospital as an X-ray Tech. Later he owned his own trucking company and hauled grain and cattle for many years. From 2003 to 2009 he worked at Stewart Wholesale in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. Marland was a member of the “ Faith Riders”, a Christian Motorcycle Ministry. He was also a member of the Peoples Church in Maud, Oklahoma. He started his walk with Christ in April of 2008 and was baptized in a farm pond in June 2008. Marland served his county and state in the Oklahoma Army National Guard for many years and was a part of the Wewoka Unit. Marland loved music, hunting, fishing and camping, but his great passion during his life was riding his motorcycle. Marland is survived by his wife, Dianna Lee (Jordon) Palmer of the home, whom he had been with since September 2003. He is also survived by a son David Dewayne Palmer of Yuma, Arizona, two step-daughters Lucrecia Reagan of Maud, Oklahoma and Dawnya Reese of Asher, Oklahoma, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Glendon Garner and Margaret Garner of Maud, Oklahoma, his sister Mary Gee of Prague, Oklahoma, a brother-in-law Geoffrey Garner of Maud, Oklahoma and half-sister Donna Lou Harrington of Lacey, Washington, one niece, five nephews, and six step-grandchildren survive him. Also one uncle, James Yeager who assisted with his care during his long battle also survives him. His father Marland Davis Palmer, Sr. in 1993 and his mother Mary Palmer on February 24, 2013 preceded him in death. There will be a memorial service for Marland at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel; at 4:00 P.M., Thursday, March 28, 2013, this will also include a memorial service for his mother, Mary Palmer who died one month earlier. The family will celebrate both of their lives during this combined service. Rev. Glen Pence will officiate. Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole, Oklahoma is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Information: March 28, 2013, 4:00 PM Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel located at 1001 N. Milt Phillips Ave., Seminole , OK 74868
Alexander D. Semkoff
Chester Clarence King Jr.
Known as Clarence, he was delivered to Chester King, Sr. and Edith Watt King on May 2nd, 1935 in Maud, Oklahoma. Their
family continued to be blessed with the additions of daughters Alice in 1937 and Evelyn in 1940.
Clarence graduated from Crooked Oak High School in Oklahoma City, OK. in 1953 where he played football and made life long friends. He married LaNell Pope, his high school sweetheart, in 1953 and their marriage was blessed with 3 children, Edith, J.C. and Larry. Clarence loved his family, encouraged everyone and was especially proud of each of his children.
Clarence spent his career in the oilfield industry beginning with Phillips Petroleum in Borger, Texas. Upon returning to Oklahoma City he worked at Demco and KF Industries until forming King Manufacturing in Oklahoma City followed by his current company, King Valve in Del City, OK. until his death.
In 1976, Clarence married Pat Payne, whom he nicknamed Trish, of Moore, OK. with her 2 children, Kimberly, known as Kim, age 12 and Jim, age 8 from a previous marriage, and 2 families became one. Later, Clarence formally adopted Kim and Jim because they loved him and thought of him as their own father and Clarence loved them as his own as well.
Clarence enjoyed fishing and hunting as a young boy and passed his love of the outdoors on to his sons, nephews, and grandchildren. Clarence enjoyed the camaraderie of deer camp, and was known to bring the group together over his famous chicken fried steaks and potatoes. A nightly favorite was "burnt bean hot cocoa". He enjoyed taking his grandchildren on long hikes through the Kiamichi mountains and teaching them the finer points of hunting, like how to walk silently through the woods. Clarence used the time to instill in his grandchildren the qualities and character that would allow them to become respectful young men.
In addition, Clarence was a fan of John Wayne's movies because of the western code that good guys would win and bad guys would lose, and enjoyed watching them on TV with family and friends. When the National Finals Rodeo was held in Oklahoma City, he delighted in providing good seating for his family and seeing the excited looks on the faces of family of all ages.
Clarence loved the Lord and was a member and worshipped at Countryside Baptist Church in Newalla, OK. until he became too ill to attend. Prior to joining Countryside, he was an active member of In-Faith Baptist Church in Norman, OK. where he worshipped and served as Sunday School Director and Deacon.
Clarence was deeply loved by his family and friends and is survived by his wife Pat, of the home with 40 years together. Daughter, Edith and husband Charles Hudson of Midwest City, OK. Son, James and wife Sandy of Oklahoma City, OK. Son, Larry and wife Sonya of Midwest City, OK. Daughter, Kimberly of Oklahoma City, OK. Son, Jim and wife Jennifer of Yukon, OK. Sister, Alice Mefford of Oklahoma City, OK. and Brother-In-Law, Joel Wellnitz of Ardmore, OK.
In addition, God blessed his family with 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 3 nephews and 2 nieces as well as numerous great nephews, great nieces and cousins.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Edith King in 1987, his sister Evelyn Hudson in 1992, his niece Dana Fox in 2003 and his sister-in-law Beverly Wellnitz in 2006.
Our family would like to thank Frontier Hospice for their professional manner and compassionate care as they enabled Clarence to experience a pain free journey to reach his final destination, as well as the comfort and consolation they extended to our family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
Services will held be on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ford Funeral Home, Candlewood Chapel, 315 S. Sooner Rd. in Midwest City, OK. with burial at Sunny Lane Cemetery.
James Chester King
Feb 19, 1955 - Mar 27, 2020
James Chester (J.C.) King passed away on March 27, 2020 surrounded by his family after an inspirational fight with cancer. J.C. was born February 19, 1955, to Melba LaNell and Chester Clarence King in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was raised in Del City, Oklahoma graduating from Del City High School in 1973. J.C. excelled in athletics as a young man playing multiple sports including baseball, football, and track.
J.C. held leadership positions in the manufacturing industry throughout his professional career. He was known for his toughness, work ethic, honesty, and loyalty. He manufactured oilfield equipment with King Valve before starting King Machine where he fabricated auto lifts. J.C. later rejoined his father at King Valve to help run the organization.
J.C. was a man of many interests and talents. He loved the outdoors, growing up hunting, fishing, and camping throughout Oklahoma. He had a special affinity to the Kiamichi Mountains in Southeast Oklahoma. J.C. coached multiple teams and had a knack for reaching kids and helping them to learn the game and to excel in life.
J.C. was married to his wife Sandy on June 1, 1996. Sandy sparked a love of SCUBA diving that led him to receive multiple certifications and become an instructor. He spent weekends at Lake Tenkiller teaching others to dive and led several dive trips throughout the world. J.C. later joined the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Reserve Division where he became a member of the search and rescue dive team, a defensive tactics instructor and a range officer. J.C. also loved animals, raising horses, goats, dogs, and cats. In all his hobbies, J.C. was known to go all out. He gave his whole heart to the people and activities he loved.
J.C. rededicated his life to Christ March 23, 2008, on Easter Sunday. His work ethic and drive to reach people led him to become a Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief volunteer. J.C. helped to lead several missions in a role as “Blue Cap” and Chaplain. At his home church, J.C. was a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. In August 2018, J.C. was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. His faith never wavered, and he used the disease as a platform for ministry. He utilized every opportunity to tell others his story and share his love for Christ.
J.C. is survived by his wife Sandy King, daughter Andrea Ash and husband Michael, daughter Keisha Dellosa and husband Arhmad, daughter Juliana King, son J.C. King and wife Tissa, daughter Angie Dunkin and husband Scott, son Mike Hammer and wife Sarah, step-mom Patricia King, sister Edith Hudson, brother Larry King and wife Sonya, sister Kim King, brother Jim King and wife Jennifer as well as 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, numerous brother and siter in laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. J.C. was preceded in death by his father Chester Clarence King, mother Melba Lanell Aebischer, stepdad Bob Aebischer and brother in law Charles Hudson.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020.
Sunnylane Family Church, 4221 S.E. 41st Street, Del City, OK 73115.
Alice (King) Mefford
Alice Mefford, 82, died of natural causes on August 17, 2019. She will have a graveside service at Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City at 10am on Thursday, August 22, 2019. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, August 21st from 4 pm until 8 pm at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home in Del City.
Alice was born May 5th, 1937 in Oklahoma City, to Chester Clarence King, Sr. and Edith King. She graduated from Crooked Oak High School in 1955 and went on to have a successful career working at Oklahoma City Federal Savings and Loan, which later became Continental Federal Savings and Loan as a Vice President and Branch Manager until it dissolved. She later worked in various capacities as a loan officer and in the insurance industry as a budget analyst before she retired for good to assist raising her grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren.
Ms. Mefford had two children, a daughter named Dana who gave her two grandchildren (David and Cassandra) and three great-grandchildren (Morningstar, David, Jr. from David; and Darian from Cassandra) Her son Phillip gave her three more grandchildren (Sarah, Rebecca and Eli) and four great-grandchildren (Aaron and Patrick from Sarah; and Bladen and Harrison from Rebecca). She loved her family and will be missed by all.
Alice will join her parents in heaven as well as her brother Chester Clarence King, Jr., her sister, Evelyn Hudson, as well as her daughter Dana Michelle Anthony.
Evelyn D. Hudson
