Melvin Shade Ishmael Jr., age 92, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, May 11, 1929, to Melvin Shade Sr. and Carmen Gertrude (Roddy) Ishmael, at Atoka, OK. Melvin passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home in Atoka, OK. He attended Stringtown Public School. Melvin was a truck driver and a rancher. He worked for Ethan Allen Furniture for over 20 years before his retirement.
Melvin proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
He married Cora Irene (Reynolds) on April 26, 1949 in Danville, VA. They celebrated 72 years of marriage before his passing. Melvin was a lifelong Church of Christ member. He served as song leader at Church of Christ in McAlester. Melvin enjoyed working his cattle.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Cora Irene Ishmael of the home in Atoka, OK; granddaughter, Amy Patricia Housley and husband Mike of Wagoner, OK; grandson, Robert Ross Ray Jr. of Wagoner, OK; great grandchildren, Mason Shaderay, Michael Ray Housley, Memphis Lane Housley, Nicholas James Housley, Jacob Allen Housley; brother, Gordon Ishmael and wife Betty of Tulsa, OK; sister, Martha Lou Morris of Tulsa, OK; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Shade Sr. and Carmen Gertrude (Roddy) Ishmael; son, Ted Ivan Ishmael; daughter, Patricia Irene Ray; sisters, Jean Stamps, Helen Ann Leonard, Carolyn Chaffin, Lillian Frank; brothers, Hal Ishmael, Marvin Ishmael, John Ishmael.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 02:00 PM Thursday, March 24th, 2022
PLACE OF SERVICES: Tushka Cemetery, Tushka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Minister Rob Lungstrum
INTERMENT: Tushka Cemetery, Tushka, Oklahoma
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