Thursday, June 11, 2020

Clyde McAlester


         Clyde Wesley McAlester, 95, of LeFlore, OK passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home.  Clyde was a cherished member of Summerfield Baptist Church and enjoyed spending quality time with his family, as well as attending his children’s activities and events.  Clyde spent his time tending to his cattle and horses, raising broilers for 52 years, and serving on the soil conservation board for many years.  He was especially proud when he and Betty were awarded “Farm Family of the Year” in 1985.  Clyde and Betty were married for more than 71 years and he will be greatly missed by friends and family.  He was preceded in death by his siblings, Ed, Bud, Check & Maddie McAlester, Ruth Pope McFarrin, Nell Richardson, Bobbie Cannon & Ila McGowan; granddaughter, Angie Epperly Hicks; special friend, LeRoy Pittman.

          Survivors include his wife Betty Jo (Warren);  children, Marilyn Hoggatt & husband  Bryan of Poteau, OK, Carolyn LeDoux & husband Paul, Norman McAlester & wife Stacy of McAlester, OK; grandchildren, Dillon LeDoux of Austin, TX, Megan McAlester & fiancé, Jorge Vargas, Jake McAlester, Judd McAlester all of McAlester, OK; great grandchildren, Kelsey Hicks & significant other, Cecil Williams of Shady Point, OK; great great grandchildren, Kaisdon Hammers, Olivia Williams both of Shady Point, OK; other relatives, loved ones & friends.

          Graveside services will be 2 pm, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Summerfield Cemetery with Charles Caughern officiating.  Pallbearers will be Larry McAlester, David McAlester, Ronald Richardson, J.E. McAlester, Jeff Rudy, Herman McGowan, Casey Warren and John McAlester

          The McAlester family greatly appreciates the wonderful care that was given to our dad by Traditions Health Care and Heart of Hospice.

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