James Mauldin, 71, of New Castle, OK passed away June 8th, 2013 in Norman, OK. He was born to Nathan and Lela (Blankinship) Mauldin, March 14th, 1942 in Norman, OK. James graduated from Grant High School and afterwards attended college at UCO. James joined the United States Navy in 1960 and retired after serving for twenty five years. He was united in marriage to Edwina Joyce Bowman June 22, 1963 in San Diego, CA.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Mauldin, of the home
son, James David Mauldin, Oklahoma City, OK
three brothers, John Mauldin and wife, Connie, Yukon, OK
Jack Botello, Moore, OK
Manuel Botello, Grapevine, TX
uncle, Buck Blankinship, Oklahoma City, OK
two cousins, Donna Carrell, Oklahoma City, OK
Curtis Blankinship, Oklahoma City, OK
numerous nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Joe Botello and maternal grandparents, Sadie and Luther Blankinship.
Funeral Services: 10:00a.m., Friday, June 14, 2013 at the First Indian Baptist Church in Moore, OK
Burial will follow at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Lawton, OK at 2:00p.m.
under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK