Lester Arnold Mefford was born January 12, 1941 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the son of Jacob Verdon Mefford and Delpha Myrtle (Hash) Mefford. He married Joy Dian (Pendergrass) Mefford on July 8, 1960 in Hanford, California. She preceded him in death on March 19, 2010 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Mr. Mefford passed this life on June 12, 2010 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma after having attained the age of 69 years and 5 months.
Survivors are:
3 daughters and 2 son in laws: Gina Marie and Mark Dooty of Hattiesburg, MS, Shelly Diane and Randy Riggs of Sallisaw, OK Leslie Dee Mefford of Sallisaw, OK
3 sons and daughter in laws: Kevin Arnold and Delia Mefford of Tulsa, OK, Bryon Ellis and Pam Mefford of Sallisaw, OK Chris Franklin and Melinda Mefford of Sallisaw, OK
8 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren
3 sisters: Bonnie Collins of Blue Eye, MO Roselle Pearson of Broken Arrow, OK, Barbara Hunt of Catoosa, OK
1 brother: Chester Mefford of Carruthers, CA
Many other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by his wife: Joy Mefford, Parents, 4 sisters: Beulah Mefford, Myrtle Henson, Verta Mae Pafford, and Alta Carter, 5 brothers: LLoyd, Bill, Conley, Bob, and Jim Mefford |