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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Melvin Clarence Priest
Melvin Clarence
Priest
August 1, 1947 – November 16, 2014
Melvin Clarence Priest's Obituary
Melvin Clarence Priest passed away at his home on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at the age of 67 years.
Melvin was the son of Manuel & Billie (Walling) Priest, born on August 1, 1947, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in the Non and Gerty area, graduating Gerty High School in 1965. He married Deborah Dooley in Non on August 30, 1968. They lived most of their married life in the Non and Ada areas, until retiring in the early 2000s. For the past twelve years they have enjoyed being at home on their farm north of Calvin.
Melvin attended Eastern Oklahoma State University at Wilburton. He worked as a farmer/rancher for most of his life, along with other occupations he enjoyed, including selling real estate and driving a transport truck hauling trailers. More than anything, he loved spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed watching their ball games. He was a member of Banner Baptist Church of Horntown.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel & Billie Priest, one great granddaughter, Kallie Harp, and one brother-in-law, Troy Dooley.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Deborah, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Paul & Charla Priest of Madill, Greg & Bobbie Priest of Stonewall, Mark & Amber Priest of Davis; ten grandchildren: Kristal Newberry (Jarrod) of Ada, Stephanie Vanderburg (A. J.) of Madill, Dakota Priest (Holly Butler) of Calvin, Dexter Priest (Reighna) of San Antonio, Texas, Maria Priest of Stonewall and Lane Priest, also of Stonewall, Damon Gregg, Kayla Priest, and Jayden Priest, all of Davis, Katelyn Harp (John) of Madill; ten great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe & Loretta Priest, and one sister and brother-in-law, Loretta & Gary Abney, all of Ada; brothers and sisters-in-law: John & Joy Ring of Holdenville, Bob & Glenda Dooley of Salem, Missouri, and Wanda Dooley of Harrah; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Holdenville, with Rev. Ron Chastine, Paul Priest, and Rev. Steve Wilburn officiating.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Melvin's name to the Baptist Home for Girls in Madill.
Melvin was the son of Manuel & Billie (Walling) Priest, born on August 1, 1947, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in the Non and Gerty area, graduating Gerty High School in 1965. He married Deborah Dooley in Non on August 30, 1968. They lived most of their married life in the Non and Ada areas, until retiring in the early 2000s. For the past twelve years they have enjoyed being at home on their farm north of Calvin.
Melvin attended Eastern Oklahoma State University at Wilburton. He worked as a farmer/rancher for most of his life, along with other occupations he enjoyed, including selling real estate and driving a transport truck hauling trailers. More than anything, he loved spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed watching their ball games. He was a member of Banner Baptist Church of Horntown.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel & Billie Priest, one great granddaughter, Kallie Harp, and one brother-in-law, Troy Dooley.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Deborah, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Paul & Charla Priest of Madill, Greg & Bobbie Priest of Stonewall, Mark & Amber Priest of Davis; ten grandchildren: Kristal Newberry (Jarrod) of Ada, Stephanie Vanderburg (A. J.) of Madill, Dakota Priest (Holly Butler) of Calvin, Dexter Priest (Reighna) of San Antonio, Texas, Maria Priest of Stonewall and Lane Priest, also of Stonewall, Damon Gregg, Kayla Priest, and Jayden Priest, all of Davis, Katelyn Harp (John) of Madill; ten great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe & Loretta Priest, and one sister and brother-in-law, Loretta & Gary Abney, all of Ada; brothers and sisters-in-law: John & Joy Ring of Holdenville, Bob & Glenda Dooley of Salem, Missouri, and Wanda Dooley of Harrah; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Holdenville, with Rev. Ron Chastine, Paul Priest, and Rev. Steve Wilburn officiating.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Melvin's name to the Baptist Home for Girls in Madill.
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