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6980. Roy Delbert7 Blackketter (James William6, John Wesley5, John Spencer4, Elizabeth (Betsy)3 Allgood, Ishmael2, Edward1) was born in Angoro, Roger Mills Co., OK April 2, 1901. Roy died January 29, 1983 in Leedey, Roger Mills Co., OK. Memorial services were held February 1, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. in the Red Star Brethren In Christ Church for Roy D. Blackketter. Clyde Denney and Anthony Pennington officiated. Honorary Pall Bearers were Asa Albright, Jr., Ashley Barnard, Jay Bentley, George Green, Robert Green, Glen Shockey, Leon Shockey, Orville Shockey, Troy Shockey and Bud Switzer. Internment followed in the Red Star Cemetery, Roger Mills County, OK. Roy D. Blackketter was born on August 2, 1901 to James William and Cora Dell Miller Blackketter, and passed from this life on January 19, 1983 at his home southwest of Leedey. Roy was 81 years, 5 months and 27 days of age at the time of his death. Roy grew into his manhood on the family farm in the Red Star Community. He attended the Red Star school, graduating from the 8th grade there, at which time he received a 2 year scholarship to Oklahoma A.&M. at Stillwater, where he received a teaching certificate. After completing the 2 years of college, he returned to Leedey and graduated with the class of 1922. At that time Roy moved to Colorado, near Campo, where he taught in several different schools, some of these were Dramon Ridge, High Point, Valley View, Cowboy College and Glendale. While teaching in Colorado, Roy met Lucy Frances Streeter and they were married on April 29, 1925, at Springfield, Colorado. To this happy union 3 children were born: James Frank, Robert Aldwin and Norma Dell. After 7 years of marriage, on November 19, 1932, Lucy passed away leaving Roy with 3 small children. In 1935 Roy and his children moved back to the Red Star Community, where he began to farm and ranch. On October 8, 1940, Roy was united in marriage to Lena Shockey at Sayre, OK. To this happy union 3 children were born: Roy David, Mary Jane and Lee D. For his pastime enjoyments, Roy liked to ride horses and Rodeo. He liked the farm life and was a good neighbor and helpful friend. At an early age Roy was baptized and was a member of the Friends Church. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Lucy, 1 son Robert, 1 sister Elsie Mae and 1 brother Tom. Those remaining to honor his memory include his wife, Lena, of the home; 1 daughter, Norma Dell Moler of Cheyenne, OK and Mary Jane Blackketter of the home; SD, Roy David, Strong, OK and Lee of Leedey; 3 sisters, Ruth Menzer, Custer City, OK, Bessie Yarbrough, Booneville, Arkansas, Mary Jane Williams of Phoenix, Arizona; 3 brothers, K.C. of Leedey, William of Phoenix, Ariz. and Wendell of Meeker, OK; 22 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He married three times. He married Lucy Flora Streeter. He married Lucy Frances Streeter April 29, 1925 in Springfield, Baca Co., CO. Lucy was born March 31, 1908 in Bacca Co., CO. Lucy died November 19, 1932 in Baca Co., CO. Lucy was buried at Mt Carmel Cemetery, Baca Co., CO

He married Lena Levena Shookey October 8, 1940 in Sayre, Beckham Co., OK. Lena was born April 3, 1918 in Leedey, Roger Mills Co., OK. Lena died February 27, 1991 in Elk City, Beckham Co., OK. Lena Levena Shockey Blackketter, daughter of Charles Grover and Lizzie Shockey, was born April 3,1918 near Leedey, OK. She passed away Wednesday, February 17, 1991 in Elk City Hospital, Elk City, OK, at the age of seventy-two years.

Lena attended The Diamond Front School near her childhood home and grew to maturity in this community.

On October 8, 1940, Lena Levena Shockey and Roy D. Blackketter were united in marriage at Sayre, Okalhoma. They began this new life in the Leedey Community and were engage in farming and ranching throughout their lives.

Mrs. Blackketter and husband Roy, were the parents of two daughters, Mary Jane and Norma Dell, and four sons, Roy David, Lee, James and Robert. Her family and her home were her special interests. She was an accomplished seamstress and a specialist with foods. Her canning and baking products were awarded many blue ribbons at various fairs. In addition to these intersts, her chosen hobbies were fishing and horse back riding. She enjoyed these outdoor interests and hobbies and was efficient in both.

She attended both The Red Star Church and The Baptist Church, enjoying the love and the fellowship which she found in both.

Mrs. Blackkettter was a loving wife and mother, and a gracious friend and neightbor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grover Shockey, her husband, Roy D. Blackketter, one sister, Marth Bell Johnston, three brothers, John, Leon and Troy Shockey, and one great grandchild.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Jane Blackketter of Leedey, and Norma Dell Moler of Cheyenne, OK, Three sons, Roy David of Strong City, Lee, of Leedey, and James of Denver, CO. Two brothers, Orville Shockey of Gentry, Arkansas and Glen Shockey of Leedey, OK. One sister, Rozell Montgomery of Elk City, twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-six great grandchildren, also several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

The services was held in the Red Staar Brethren In Christ Church of Leedey on Friday, March 1, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Stan Norman officiating. Internment was at Red Star Cemetery, Roger Mills County at Leedey, OK

Roy Delbert Blackketter and Lucy Frances Streeter had the following children:

+ 17380 i. James Frank8 Blackketter (LIVING).

17381 ii. Robert (Bobby) Alden Blackketter was born in KS July 19, 1929. Robert died June 1980 in FT Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

+ 17382 iii. Norma Dell Blackketter (LIVING).

Roy Delbert Blackketter and Lena Levena Shookey had the following children:

17383 iv. Roy David Blackketter (LIVING).

17384 v. Mary Jane Blackketter (LIVING).

17385 vi. Lee D. Blackketter (LIVING).

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