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Submitted: 5/16/21 • Approved: 5/16/21 • Last Updated: 5/19/21 • R419319-G0-S3
December 8, 1929 - May 24, 2016
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OC Beshirs was born on December 8, 1929 in Yuba, Oklahoma to James Alexander and Isdora Gannon Beshirs and passed from this life on May 24, 2016 in Durant, Oklahoma at the age of 86.
Raised in Bryan County, OC later moved to Lorenzo, Texas where he spent many years working repairing water wells. He later moved back to Bryan County. He married Barbara Duke on April 4, 1987 and they have been blessed with 29 years of marriage. OC was a member of Victory Tabernacle Church in Durant and he was proud of his Chickasaw Heritage. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.
OC was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; 3 sisters and grandson, Willie Kelso.
OC is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Beshirs of the home; sons, Clabourne Beshirs (Judy) of Ralls, TX, Gerald Beshirs of Lorenzo, TX and Ray Beshirs (Linda) of Haskell, TX; daughters, Reba Norris (Walt) of Lubbock, TX, Janet Johnson of Lubbock, TX, Debbie Norris (Scott) of Ralls, TX and Yvonne Miller (Joe) of Spur, TX; brother, Joe Beshirs of Kerrville, TX; 18 grandchildren; numerous great and great great grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Victory Tabernacle Church. Pastor Doyle Pair will officiate. A second service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 27th at the First Baptist Church in Lorenzo, TX. Interment will follow in Lorenzo Cemetery.
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