Leonard Finley SLAWSON

Male 1928 - 2011  (82 years)


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  1. 1.  Leonard Finley SLAWSON was born on 21 Dec 1928 in Wilson, Carter County, Oklahoma (son of William Forrest SLAWSON and Mamie Elvira FINLEY); died on 13 Feb 2011 in Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1930, Living with parents in Hewitt, Carter Co., Oklahoma
    • Census: 1940, Living with parents in Hewitt, Carter Co., Oklahoma

    Notes:

    Name:
    Healdton - Graveside Services for Mr. Leonard Finley Slawson, 82, of Wilson is scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Healdton.
    Leonard was born December 21, 1928 at Wilson to the late Mr. William Forrest Slawson and Mrs. Mamie Elvira (Finley) Slawson. He departed this life Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Ardmore.
    Leonard was raised in Wilson and attended school at Rexroat. He entered the United States Army January 29, 1951 and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged January 7, 1953. He and former Ms. Margaret "Mickey" Elizabeth Nelson were united in marriage June of 1951 at Gainesville, TX. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2005.
    Leonard was self employed all of his working years, owning and operating Central Road Boring Company for 25 years. When he wasn't working he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing music with his steel guitar and playing dominoes and marbles.
    In addition to his wife he is preceded in death by his Parents; Infant Daughter, Karen Sue Slawson ? 1953; Sisters, Hazel Teese, Lorene Cormany, Flora Walk Bunch, and Izora Hendricks; Brothers, Floyd Clifford, and Lonnie Slawson.
    Survivors include his Daughter, Denise Humphries and husband Paul of Healdton; Son, L. Dale Slawson of Wilson; Sister Idabelle Bunch of Amarillo, TX; 3 Grandchildren, Becky, Amanda, and Beth. 3 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Condolences may be sent to the family at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org
    Services are under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson


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    Created by: Sharon Rhoades

    Leonard married Margaret Elizabeth NELSON in Jun 1951 in Gainesville, Texas. Margaret was born on 7 Jul 1931 in Ripley, Oklahoma; died on 6 Nov 2005; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Karen Sue SLAWSON died on 5 Oct 1953; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma.
    2. Denise SLAWSON
    3. L. Dale SLAWSON

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Forrest SLAWSONWilliam Forrest SLAWSON was born on 17 Nov 1880 in Simon, Oklahoma (son of Jonathan M. SLAWSON and Seleta Caroline LUNSFORD); died on 14 Oct 1958 in Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma .

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Living with brother, James Hardin, in Indian Territory, Oklahoma
    • Census: 1910, Living in Hewitt, Carter Co., Oklahoma
    • Census: 1930, Living in Hewitt, Carter Co., Oklahoma
    • Census: 1940, Living in Hewitt, Carter Co., Oklahoma

    William married Mamie Elvira FINLEY on 11 Jul 1904 in Simon, Oklahoma. Mamie was born on 11 Feb 1889 in Carlton, Hamilton Co., Texas; died on 1 Jan 1983 in Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mamie Elvira FINLEYMamie Elvira FINLEY was born on 11 Feb 1889 in Carlton, Hamilton Co., Texas; died on 1 Jan 1983 in Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Daughter of William Benjamin Finley and Eleanor Elizabeth Gaither
    • Census: 1910, Living with husband in Hewitt, Carter Co., Oklahoma
    • Census: 1930, Living with husband in Hewitt, Carter Co., Oklahoma
    • Census: 1940, Living with husband in Hewitt, Carter Co., Oklahoma

    Children:
    1. William Floyd SLAWSON was born on 16 Mar 1905 in Troy, Oklahoma Territory; died on 16 Jan 1972 in Wilson, Carter County, Oklahoma; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma.
    2. Clifford B. SLAWSON was born on 27 Jan 1907 in Healdton, Oklahoma; died on 30 Oct 1990.
    3. Hazel Luella SLAWSON was born on 27 Dec 1908 in Healdton, Oklahoma; died on 8 Aug 2000 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California.
    4. Nannie Lorena SLAWSON was born on 13 Apr 1911 in Healdton, Oklahoma; died on 14 Jan 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co, Oklahoma; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahom.
    5. Melissa Izora SLAWSON was born on 7 Jul 1914 in Healdton, Carter County, Oklahoma; died on 12 Mar 1988.
    6. Flora Inez SLAWSON was born on 7 Apr 1920 in Healdton, Oklahoma; died on 21 May 1989; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma.
    7. Idabell Evelyn SLAWSON was born on 4 Dec 1921 in Healdton, Oklahoma; died on 12 Apr 2014 in Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.
    8. Lonnie Allen SLAWSON was born on 10 Apr 1925 in Healdton, Oklahoma; died on 6 Jul 1989; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma.
    9. 1. Leonard Finley SLAWSON was born on 21 Dec 1928 in Wilson, Carter County, Oklahoma; died on 13 Feb 2011 in Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma.