Clyde Fransisco
Obituary
Clyde Austin Fransisco was born on April 16, 1924 near Glenpool in Watkins Station, OK (126th Street South and a quarter mile east of highway 75) to James Arvel Fransisco and Nora Edith (Lamb) Fransisco. Clyde passed from this life on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the age of 88.
He attended Jenks Public Schools and graduated from Jenks High School and then entered the Army during WWII. He retired from Tulsa Forge after more than 23 years service. He was a longtime member of the Jenks Bethel Baptist Church and a proud lifelong "Jenks Trojan".
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Clara Mae "Todd" (Foster) Fransisco; four brothers, Floyd, Cletus, Jimbo and Arvel Fransisco and a granddaughter, Amanda Grace Fransisco. He is survived by his 3 sons, David Fransisco and Jimmy Fransisco, both of Broken Arrow, OK and Mike Francisco, of Jenks, OK; 3 daughters, Jo Patterson, of Sapulpa, OK, Robin Rogers, of Tulsa, OK and Caron Smith, of Ochelata, OK; 20 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; a large extended family and many friends.
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Tributes & Memories
While I may not make the service tomorrow, I didn't want to miss the opportunity to honor such a wonderful, genuine man, father, grandfather. I will miss seeing Mr. Fransisco at the store, at school, previously at the election precinct---always with a warm smile and welcome. Loved this man and will always remember him. He and my Mom died four months apart at the same age and were similar in shall we say "strong-willed" nature which Jo and I have talked about how it contributed to their longevity. Love you, Jo
Janie Hedrick
I know everyone will miss their father, friend or brother in Christ. We were all blessed to have him touch our lives. He has left a living legacy on all of his children, grand children, great grand children and finally - great - great grandchildren. He will continue to live on in our hearts and our memories. Our prayers are with you and your family. Philippians 4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Karen Dodds Ellis Conn
Clyde was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was always smiling with a positive outlook. You kids were blessed to have him.
Kathy Stanley Ellis
One of the sweetest gentlemen that we were blessed to know. We will miss his great smile and welcoming hugs!!
Monica DeBolt