Winston Thomas Warthen Sr Obit

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Winston Thomas Warthen Sr
Aug 16, 1927 - Jan 15, 2008
Posted by Martha Reddout

Known locally as W.T., Winston Thomas Warthen, Sr. of Marietta, OK, was born August 16, 1927, at Burneyville, OK, the son of Harvey Monroe and Myrtle Mae Nelson Warthen. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, in Integris Southwest Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 80.

A resident of this area all of his life, Mr. Warthen attended school in Marietta and graduated from Marietta High School in 1943. He then attended business school in Ardmore, OK, before serving one year in the Merchant Marines, traveling from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. After his tour of duty he returned to Marietta to marry the love of his life, Pauline Harris, on February 29, 1948. Mr. Warthen was a volunteer firefighter with the Marietta Fire Department, retiring after more than 20 years. He operated a service station with his father for several years before joining the United States Postal Service. Retiring after 25 years of service, his last assignment was as Postmaster at Wilson, OK.

Locally, he was active in the Pentecostal Holiness Church for 56 years. Mr. Warthen helped found the Pioneer Museum and served on its Board of Directors. He also served as an inspector with the Love County Election Board. Mr. Warthen also spent over 40 years acquiring real estate and helping the community by providing affordable housing for many local families.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and two sisters, Winona Stewart Epperson and Ida Belle Alexander.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Warthen of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Winston & Sue Warthen of Marietta, OK; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gale & Roy Wickware of Marietta, OK, Jan McCarthy of Ardmore, OK, and Paula and Charles Bench of Ardmore, OK; 8 grandchildren, Todd Wickware, Aric Wickware, Kevin Wickware, Devin Wickware, Brian T. Warthen, Mischelle Brown, Matthew Bench and Miranda Fincher; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.

Officiating: Sister Angela Harrison & Bro. Loyd Wilson.

Casket bearers: Kevin Wickware, Todd Wickware, Lamar Brown, Matthew Bench, Aric Wickware and Brian T. Warthen. Honorary bearers: Roy Wickware, Charles Bench, Jody Fincher, Devin Wickware, Eldon Dean, L.D. Meeks, Earl Wright, Lance Hockersmith, Lynn Hockersmith and Larry Harrison

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