Loran W. Rhoden, Jr. was born June 11, 1925 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma the son of Loran and Luvada (Hodges) Rhoden. He completed this life on Monday, October 4, 2010 in Owasso, Oklahoma at the age of 85.
Loran faithfully served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War.
He worked as a drafting supervisor for many years retiring from Telex Company.
He married the former Hazel Louise Boyd. She preceded him in death on May 9, 2000. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Phyllis Gibson, his sister, JoDene Meyers and his brother, John D. Rhoden.
He is survived by his sons: John L. Rhoden and his wife Kathy, Jessee L. Rhoden and his wife Marilyn all of Claremore; his step-son, Ronald Nail of Tulsa; his Grandchildren, Neil Gibson and his wife Amber, Travis Rhoden and Jaye Martin and her husband Martin; his great Grandchildren Hayden and Hannah Gibson.
Dont think of him as gone, His journey has just begun Life holds so many facets This earth is only one. Just think of him as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days or years.
Stacey Teague