Name: Delbert Inman, a longtime Coalgate resident BORN: May 14, 1919 in Coal County, OK to James William "Dee" & Myrtle Troy (Linton) Inman Passed Away: Friday, July 26, 2013 in OKC, OK Age: 94 years, 2 Months, & 12 Days Occupation: He was a retired rural mail carrier for 30 years in Coal County carrying mail for Rt. 4. He was a member of the House of Representatives for 6 years and also served as Speaker Pro Tempore. He was also a cattle rancher. He was an active member and longtime deacon of the Coalgate First Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Legion & VFW, Coalgate Lions Club, Hospital Board, Chamber of Commerce, and the Coal County Health Board & Dental Board. Delbert dearly loved being with his family. His church family was very important to him, and he enjoyed visiting with people from all walks of life. He also enjoyed sports and his cattle ranch. Married: Lillian Beth "Betty" Tietz on Oct. 13, 1951 in Stillwater, OK, she preceded him in death in 2005 Other: He was a WWII Veteran with a Purple Heart, and a Bronze Medal Recipient. He attended Lone Star School & graduated from Coalgate High School Survivors Sons: Mark Inman & wife Alice of Genoa, IL Tom Inman & wife Jeanna of Lindsay, OK Andy Inman & wife DaLana of Stilwell, OK James Inman & wife Glenda of Okarche, OK 12 Grandchildren: Bridget Engel, Rachel Johnson, John Marl Inman, Sarah Combs, Jeffery Inman, Joshua Inman, Joseph Inman, Samuel Inman, Luke Inman, Marsha Overton, Candace Flournoy, Paul Inman, 16 Great Grandchildren: Christina Engel, Makenzie Engel, Taylor Engel, Rylee Engel, Morgan Engel, Oliver Overton, Jackson Johnson, Ella Johnson, Cecelia Johnson, Asa Johnson, Vaila Johnson, Eva Johnson, Alexandria Inman, Ezekiel Combs, Titus Combs, Jubilee Combs Brothers: Truman Inman & wife Charlene of Wichita Falls, TX G.D. Inman & wife Jodie of Tucson, AZ B.L. Inman & wife Shirley of San Diego, CA Along with other relatives and many dear and loved friends Preceded in death by: Parents: James William "Dee" & Myrtle Troy (Linton) Inman Wife: Betty Inman Sister: Lois Inman Epperley Brothers: Eural Inman & Lloyd Inman _______________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Monday, July 29, 2013 Time: 10:30 a.m. Place of Service: First Baptist Church, Coalgate Officiating: Dr. Mark Inman Assisting: Pastors James Inman & Jeff Self Interment: Non Cemetery Pallbearers: (Grandsons) John Mark Inman, Jeffery Inman, Josh Inman, Joseph Inman, Samuel Inman, Luke Inman, Paul Inman Honorary Pallbearers: J.D. Smith, Johnny D. Ward, Gary Coffee, Davette Cauthron, Bobby George Lee, Brett Baird, David Vaughn, Bob Thomas, Darryl Morgan The Inman Family requests donations in lieu of flowers be sent to Fox Valley Baptist Association Foundation P.O. Box 5778 Elgin, Illinois 60121 Family Night will be Sunday Evening 6 to 8 SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE