He enjoyed square dancing with Almira and traveling in their RV with family and friends. They celebrated 30 years of marriage before Almira’s death in June of 1986. He was a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard for almost 39 years. He also served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm from 1990-1991. Elton worked as a vehicle maintenance Tech/ Shop Foreman for the Oklahoma Military Department. He retired in 1994 as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. He enjoyed visiting with friends at the Tuttle Senior Citizen Center.
He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister, in-laws, a brother-in-law and a niece.
He is survived by his children; Debby Platt, Lesa(Charles) Turner, and Ray(Terri) Clark. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, several brothers and sisters in-law, many nieces and nephews.
