Allen Leon McGuire, born June 29, 1939 at Kellyville to Clark Allen and Edith Mae McGuire, Allen Leon McGuire died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001 at the age of 62 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Edith McGuire; one brother, Kenneth R. McGuire, one stepson, Ricky Casey; and two grandchildren, Trevor Allen McGuire and John David Goldesberry.

He is survived by his two sons, Richard Allen McGuire and Chet Wilson McGuire both of Sapulpa; two stepdaughters, Jessica DeShazier and Marilyn Holets, both of Oilton.

He had 12 grandchildren; three brothers, Charles McGuire and Larry McGuire both of Drumright, Phillip McGuire of Oilton; four sisters Marla O'Neill, Elaine Dodd, Karen Smith all of Drumright and Nelda Robinson of Jenks; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

Leon graduated as valedictorian of Kellyville High School. He went on to play country music with many friends and family and also had numerous songs copyrighted, including his most requested "Welfare Song."

He loved life and he loved people but most of all he was proud of his children and grandchildren.

Leon would host benefits for friends and family in need and people would come from miles around. He was self-employed in real estate and could fix anything that needed fixing.

Services will be Saturday Oct. 27, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the West Side Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Millard McGuire officiating. Burial at Sunrise Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home
 

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Submitted by Researcher Geraldine R. Lawson Ford