Truck Driver Dies in Crash

W. H. Tootle Struck By Passing Auto

Walter H. Tootle, 35 year old city truck driver was killed shortly after 4 pm Sunday when struck by an automobile in the 400 block NE 23 as he kneeled by his truck to change oil in its motor.

...Tootle died in an ambulance on the way to Oklahoma City general hospital...

The body was taken to Watts funeral home where services are pending. Tootle is survived by his wsife, Vernice of the home and three small children...

The Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 23, 1943 pg 4

Funeral arrangements have not been completed for Walter H. Tootle, 35, of 2244 SW 31, who was killed early Sunday when struck by an automobile in the city. Services will be annonced later by Watts funeral Home.

[06-01-2007 no additional articles revealed where he was buried.]

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Contributed by Zoey Fryhover, June 2007. Information posted as courtesy to viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.