Earl Wilson Renfro, 91, of Arkoma died Thursday, June 24, 2004, in Fort Smith. He was the last of 12 brothers and sisters. He was born in Wilson, Okla., but spent his childhood in Jefferson, Texas. He was the delivery driver for the first load of lumber to be used in the building of Fort Hood, Texas. He labored later as a mechanic and then moved his family closer to farming country to become a farm worker.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Reva Mozelle Wilson Renfro, and his daughter, Minnie Lee King.

He is survived by two daughters, Jo Ruth Weatherford of Arkoma and Earline Foster and husband, Ray of Arkoma; and his son-in-law, Leo King of Arkoma. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 10 a.m. today at Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, William Weatherford, David Weatherford, Michael King, Bobby Weatherford, Kevin Foster and Phillip King. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

     Complied and transcribed by Sue Hearon, 2008-2009.