Virgil L. Mendell age 86 passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010. Born June 15, 1924, in Manhatten, Kansas to Willis and Florence Mendell. He married Ruth French on February 7, 1946. He was a 32 degree Freemason and an active member of the Shriners. He retired from the Civil Service and was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Melvin, wife Ruth, and son John Mendell. He is survived by his son Virgil N. and wife Cindy Mendell, granddaughter Crystal Blasius, and nephew Dean and wife Pat Mendell. Graveside service Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Arlington Memorial Gardens in Midwest City, Oklahoma.