Luton, Ben K., age 90, longtime OKC grocer, died March 3, 2005 at Deaconess Hospital following a short illness. He was born March 30, 1914 to James and Mary Luton in Penny, KY. He was the youngest of seven children and grew up in Bartlesville. He attended the Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore. A local grocery store manager for Safeway for more than 41 years, Luton was a model train enthusiast and collected coins and stamps. His other hobbies included gardening and extended walks in the country. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of OKC for more than 70 years and served 25 years as a Sunday school teacher. He and his wife, Jimmie, the former Jimmie Nickels were married June 3, 1945 in OKC and celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this past year.

 Ben was preceded in death by his parents; siblings and a grandson, Kirk Luton. 

He is survived by his wife Jimmie of the home; two sons, Richard Luton and wife, Patti of Mustang, and Dan Luton of OKC; five grandchildren, Greg Luton and wife Jamie of Mustang, Kim Holden and husband Tony of Edmond, Jennifer Awbrey and husband Thom, and Michael Laub, both of El Reno, and Eric Luton and wife Stacey of Florida; 7 great-grandchildren, Keegan Luton, Anna Holden, Zakry Rios, Kaitlyn Awbrey, Evan Luton, Casey Laub and J. T. Awbrey; sister-in-law Lena Mclnturff of OKC; 3 nieces and 2 nephews. 

The family prefers memorials be made to the Christian Children's Fund at 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA, 23294. The fund headquarters can be contacted by phone at 800-776-6767. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 5th at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Contributed by Marti Graham, August 2007. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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