Willard Marcum

HENRY WILLARD MARCUM, 96, of Anadarko, was born September 25, 1916, in Holdenville to Henry Clay and Lillie Ellen (Nelson) Marcum. He passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012, in Lawton after a brief illness.
Willard moved to Anadarko with his family at a very young age. On October 13, 1934, he and the former Mary Opal Jones were married. For several years after their marriage, Willard worked for the BIA Road Service. He and Mary then owned and operated a grocery store and service station on North 1st St. in Anadarko for 23 years. Willard then went into farming and ranching full time. He was still active in the farming operation with his son, Clay Roy, up to the time of his death.
Willard stated several times that his goal was to live to be 100 years old and recognized as a Smucker's Centenarian. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his grandkids, visiting with his coffee buddies and working with his livestock.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, Mary, his sister, Rosa, his brother, Orville and a granddaughter, Shelly (Marcum) Hall.
Survivors include three sons, Clay Roy Marcum and his wife, Loveta of Anadarko, Willard Duane (Dukes) Marcum and his wife, Mary of Newcastle, Jerry Lee Marcum and his wife, Cynthia of Anadarko; one daughter, Ellen Opal (Marcum) Hawley and her husband, James of Anadarko; 12 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.