Oliver Proctor Benton passed away September 2nd, 2022. He was born in Shawnee, OK to Robert Proctor and Irma Jeanne (Abbott) Benton on September 1, 1943. He graduated from St. Gregory’s High School in Shawnee, OK in 1961. He retired from a 30– year career at Tinker Air Force Base in 1995.
Oliver married the love of his life, Sammye Sue Magness, on March 2, 1981.
Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Irma Jeanne Benton; his two brothers and their wives, Bob and Mary Lou Benton of OK, Billy Jack and Marilyn Benton of Florida; great-grandson, Colt Duggan of OK; parents-in-law, Sam and Bea Magness of OK; brother and sister- in-law, Max and Jo Ann Jalufka of Texas; brother-in-law, Charley Magness of OK; nephew, Gabe Magness of OK; nephew, Rick Sehon of OK as well as many other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Sammye Sue of the home; his two beloved daughters and sons-inlaw, Angela and Chris Duggan of Prague, OK and Holly and Trevor Robertson of Shawnee, OK; his sister-in-law, Darla Magness of OK; grandchildren (greatgrandchildren), Zack and Robin Duggan (Aubrey, Natalie), Jake Duggan (Eli), Eden Underwood, Ryan Westerhoff, Avery and Cole Payne; niece and family, Shay Lynn Sehon (Casey Jo, Chas, Cydney and Bradford [Nora, Nash]); three sisters, Darlene Dale of Georgia, Rhita Buskirk of OK, Diana and Frank Hoff of OK as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mass set for Thursday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Shawnee, OK.
