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WILSON LITTLE FUNERAL HOME Donald Ray Menefee, age 85, of Newcastle, went to be with
his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Don was born April 12, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was one of 14
children born to John Bennett Menefee and Gladys Cleo (Setzer) Menefee. Don
grew up in OKC and attended N. E. High School. On December 21, 1950, Don
married the love of his life, Jo Ann Brandon and they enjoyed 62 years of
marriage together. As a young man he began working at Downtown Chevrolet
before becoming a parts and equipment salesman of tractor trailers. He
worked for American Trailers for 23 years. After American Trailers he worked
at Hobbs Trailers for 3 years and then City Springs Truck Parts for the next
11 years until he retired in 1995. In 1960, Don was ordained as a deacon at Carey Heights Baptist Church in
Oklahoma City. There he taught Sunday school and led music. Don and Jo Ann
moved to Newcastle in 1973 and became a faithful member at Newcastle First
Baptist Church. He continued being a deacon and also sang in the choir. Don was a proud father of five children. When the children were younger
he always enjoyed camping and fishing with them. He was preceded in death by: His parents, John and Gladys Menefee; His
wife, Jo Ann Menefee in 2012; His daughter, Rosanna Kay Brewer; and six
grandchildren, Michael, Joshua, Bonnie, Jodie, Eric and Amber. He is survived by: His four sons; Don Menefee and wife Pat of Oklahoma
City, Wesley Menefee of Newcastle, Larry Menefee of Oklahoma City, Kirk
Menefee and wife Brenda of Newcastle. He is also survived by his 8
grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, other in-laws, nieces, nephews and a
host of friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at
Newcastle First Baptist Church with Reverend Jeremy Freeman officiating.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma. Funeral services are under the direction of Wilson-Little Funeral
Home, Newcastle, Oklahoma. Send online condolences @wilsonlittle.com.
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Donald Ray "Don" Menefee
Apr 12, 1932 - Aug 31, 2017
Posted by: Ann Weber
PURCELL-NEWCASTLE, MCCLAIN CO, OK
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