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     His Social Security Number was 443-52-9053.⁴ Willie King Watson was born on October 27, 1891 at McLennan Co., Texas; The SSDI has a birth year of 1892.^1,2,4,3 He married Ora Simmons on April 22, 1929 at Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.⁵ Willie King Watson died in May, 1968 at Oklahoma at age 76.⁴

     Winnie D. Watson was born in September, 1896 at Texas.¹

     Effie Faye Watson was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.⁴ She was born on February 28, 1899 at Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.^3,4 As of July 9, 1916,her married name was Farrell.¹ She married Phillip Cecil Farrell on July 9, 1916 at Utica, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^1,4,2 Effie Faye Watson died on November 1, 1937 at Oklahoma at age 38.^4,2

     Dr. David Crockett McCalib was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.³ His Social Security Number was 448-34-1868.⁶ He was born on July 11, 1885 at Rule, Carroll Co., Arkansas.^3,6,4,5 He married Addie Lee Watson, daughter of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff, on May 10, 1908 at Bryan Co., Oklahoma.¹ Dr. David Crockett McCalib died on April 1, 1959 at Colbert, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 73.^3,7,6 He COLBERT - Dr. D. C. McCalib, 73, pioneer Bryan county doctor, died suddenly of a heart attack while attending a patient in his office at Colbert shortly before noon today. A practicing physician in Bryan county since 1905, Dr. McCalib was a native of Arkansas and had lived in Bryan county since 1903. He began his practice at Yuba, moved later to Utica, and for the last 22 years has been practicing in Colbert where he also owned and operated a drug store. He was a member of the Christian church and the Masonic lodge. Survivors include his wife, Addie, of the home address; one son, Bill MeCalib, manager of the Oak Cliff chamber of commerce; and a daughter, Miss Clytie McCalib, librarian at East Central State College, Ada. on April 1, 1959.⁷

     Clytie Aline McCalib was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 443-36-3971.⁶ She Clytie McCalib, 94, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Born Oct. 17, 1909, in Utica, she was the daughter of Dr. D.C. and Addie Watson McCalib. Her parents and brother preceded her in death. She graduated from Utica High School in 1925, Southeastern Teachers College in 1928, Oklahoma A&M College in 1936 and Oklahoma University in 1951. She taught in Oklahoma public schools for 23 years, 13 at Ringling. She was librarian at McAlester High School 2 years and assistant librarian at East Central State College 21 years. When she retired in 1974, she moved to Colbert and had membership in the following organizations: Colbert First Baptist Church, Bryan County Federated Democrat Women, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International since 1950, Order of Eastern Star since 1938, and past Marton Colbert Chapter No. 352, Charter Member Colbert Historical Society, Charter Member Colbert Area Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Historical Society, Bryan County Retired Educators and National Retired Educators. She is survived by sister-in-law Marguerite McCalib; niece Carol Strawderman; nephews David McCalib, Paul McCalib and John McCalib; great-nieces Barbara Wright, Rebecca Beeson and Maddison McCalib; and great-nephews David Wright and Michael McCalib. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.³ She was born on October 17, 1909 at Utica, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^3,2,6 She died on September 13, 2004 at Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 94.^3,6

     His Social Security Number was 450-14-4191.³ Stanley Bland Watson was buried at Woodberry Forest Cemetery, Madill, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.⁴ He married Effie Butler.⁴ Stanley Bland Watson was born on March 8, 1905 at Allison, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^2,3,5,4 He married Helen Faye Badger on September 20, 1930 at Bryan Co., Oklahoma.⁶ Stanley Bland Watson married Alice Larue Tipton on February 12, 1950 at Frederick, Tillman Co., Oklahoma.⁶ Stanley Bland Watson died on February 2, 1974 at Oklahoma at age 68.^5,4,3

     William Wayne "Bill" McCalib was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.³ His Social Security Number was 440-20-1582.⁵ He was born on October 20, 1911 at Utica, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^3,4,5 He married Marguerite Adelia Monk on July 3, 1936 at Carnegie, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.^3,6 William Wayne "Bill" McCalib died on September 6, 1988 at Dallas Co., Texas, at age 76.^3,5,7

     Marguerite Adelia Monk was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.¹ Her Social Security Number was 457-60-8388.³ She was born on December 9, 1912 at Fort Cobb, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.^1,3,4 As of July 3, 1936,her married name was McCalib.² She married William Wayne "Bill" McCalib, son of Dr. David Crockett McCalib and Addie Lee Watson, on July 3, 1936 at Carnegie, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.^1,2 Marguerite Adelia Monk died on April 22, 2007 at Texas at age 94.^1,3,4 She McCALIB, Marguerite, was born in Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma, on Dec. 1912 and passed away at her son's home, April 22, 2007. Wife, mother, school teacher, and volunteered to numerous Oak Cliff organizations. She received her Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma School for Women, Chickasha, OK in 1934. Married to "Mr. Oak Cliff", Bill McCalib for 52yrs. Music teacher for 20 years with DISD Oak Cliff Schools. Long time member of Kessler Park Methodist Church, and its choir. Preceded in death by husband Bill & daughter Dr. Carol Wright Strawderman. Survived by her Brother Lt. Col. Marion Monk also her sons David, Paul & John & six grandchildren & two greatgrandchildren. on April 25, 2007.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 461-62-2308.³ Carol McCalib was buried at Terrace Grove Cemetery, Belen, Valencia Co., New Mexico.⁷ She was born on February 2, 1938 at Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma.^3,4,7 As of August 29, 1959,her married name was Wright.⁵ She married Stuart Ernest Wright on August 29, 1959 at Dallas Co., Texas.^4,5 Carol McCalib and Stuart Ernest Wright were divorced in 1977.⁴ As of January 1, 1978,her married name was Strawderman.⁴ Carol McCalib married Leonard Lee "Len" Strawderman on January 1, 1978 at Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.^4,8 Carol McCalib died on January 12, 2005 at Los Lunas, Valencia Co., New Mexico, at age 66.^3,4,7,9 She Carol Strawderman died of a sudden heart attack on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at her home in Los Lunas, NM. Carol retired from the Los Lunas School district in 2004 after serving as a Diagnostician for several years. Carol was born on February 2, 1938 in Ardmore, OK. During her youth she moved with her parents, Bill and Marguerite McCalib to various towns in Texas and Oklahoma where her father worked for the Chamber of Commerce and her mother taught school. Carol attended North Texas State University and earned her Bachelor's Degree in English. She married Lieutenant Stuart Wright in 1960 and almost immediately the newlyweds moved to West Germany for a 3-year Army tour. Although Carol got to travel a great deal in Europe she also found time to give birth to daughters, Barbara and Rebecca. Upon return to the US the couple was stationed at Fort Sill, OK where their son, David was born. After two more tours they moved to Fort Leavenworth, KS where Carol stayed with the kids and earned her Master's Degree in Deaf Education while her husband was in Vietnam. Carol and her family went to Germany again in 1972 where she learned to speak German and also taught in the US Army school system. Their final Army posting was in Albuquerque, NM, where Carol started a new career in real estate. Stuart and Carol were divorced in 1977. Carol married Len Strawderman on January 1, 1978 and they were the owners of the C&H Reality Company in Albuquerque. Carol returned to her first love of teaching deaf students at Del Norte HS and earned her Ph.D. in Special Education from UNM. They moved to Lubbock where Carol taught at Texas Tech for 6 years. But both of them always loved New Mexico and soon returned and built a beautiful pueblo style house in Los Lunas. Carol worked for the Los Lunas school district in many different Administrative and Special Education positions and has touched the lives of many teachers, colleagues and students. Although she retired she still worked as a Diagnostician 4 days a week. She also was a dedicated member of Peralta Methodist Church where she played the piano and sang in the choir. On the weekends she loved going camping and this past summer spent 3 weeks touring the west and helping her son build his house in Snohomish, WA. Carol's other passions included quilting and creating beautiful things with her hands. It was the joy of giving her creations that made her the happiest. Carol is survived by her husband, Leonard Strawderman; her mother, Marguerite McCalib; her brothers, John, David, and Paul McCalib; her daughters, Barbara Wright and Rebecca Beeson; her son, David Wright; and her recent grandchildren, Noah and Cheyanna Beeson, as well as Elissa, Eileen, Fiona, and Felicia Hennessy. Pallbearers will be Don Carter, Joe Dunagan, Dayle Eager, Bill Schattschneider, Michael Ogas, and Art Castillo. The Honorary Pallbearers are Howard Ross, Conrad Hughes, Roy Carson, and Walter Timmons. on January 15, 2005.⁴

     Leonard Lee "Len" Strawderman was buried at Terrace Grove Cemetery, Belen, Valencia Co., New Mexico.³ He was born on March 5, 1931 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^2,3,4 He married Carol McCalib, daughter of William Wayne "Bill" McCalib and Marguerite Adelia Monk, on January 1, 1978 at Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.^1,3 Leonard Lee "Len" Strawderman died on May 6, 2012 at Valencia Co., New Mexico, at age 81.³ He Leonard "Len" Strawderman, age 81, a resident of Los Lunas, NM passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Len was born in Nevada, Missouri. Growing up in Wichita, Kansas Len developed a life-long love of airplanes and flying. Len served four years in the United States Air Force and for part of that time was stationed on Iwo Jima. Len studied engineering at University of Wichita. Len did design work for Coleman Company in Wichita. Len moved his family to Albuquerque, NM in 1958 and began work at Sandia Corporation. After retirement from Sandia, he also worked for the Dale Bellamah Corporation in planning and design and the University of New Mexico Engineering Department. Through the years Len was active in all aspects of the real estate business, as a realtor, broker, contractor and drafter. Len worked from home doing house plans for local builders up to his 80th birthday. In his personal life, Len married Patricia Goben in 1953. Pat and Len had a son, Gary Strawderman in 1958. Len passed his love of flying on to Gary who is a pilot and FAA controller. Len married Carol Wright on January 1, 1978. After a short stint in Lubbock where Carol taught at Texas Tech, they returned to NM. Len and Carol designed and built their dream house in Los Lunas. Len and Carol were members of Peralta Methodist Church. Len loved dogs and duck hunting. When his favorite dog, Zack, was too old to hunt, Len hung up his shotgun as well. Len enjoyed motorcycles and recently had a Honda Goldwing modified into a trike. Only three years ago he and Gary rode to Washington State and back. Len was active in the Goldwing Road Riders Association. Recently Len was delighted by the arrival of grand-baby, Gavin. Len was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife of 27 years, Carol Strawderman. Len is survived by his son, Gary; grandson, Gavin Lee; two step-daughters, Barbara Wright and Rebecca Beeson and her husband, Tom; two grandchildren, Noah and Cheyanna; step-son, David Wright and his wife, Jane; and friend, Sallie Van Curan who has been a great comfort to Len since Carol's passing. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery. on May 9, 2012.³

     Ora Simmons was born circa 1905 at Oklahoma.² As of April 22, 1929,her married name was Watson.¹ She married Willie King Watson, son of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff, on April 22, 1929 at Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 457-16-3479.¹ Helen Faye Badger was buried at Emanu-El Cemetery, 3430 Howell Street, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.¹ She was born on September 16, 1915 at Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.¹ As of September 20, 1930,her married name was Watson.² She married Stanley Bland Watson, son of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff, on September 20, 1930 at Bryan Co., Oklahoma.² Helen Faye Badger died on April 4, 1972 at Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas, at age 56.^3,1,4 She Funeral services were held today for Helen Faye Hunt who died Tuesday at her home at 107 Santa Fe in Farmersville. Mrs. Hunt was born September 16, 1915 in Durant, Oklahoma. Graveside services were conducted at Emanuel Cemetery in Dallas by Rev. Gene Gordon. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include husband Richard T. Hunt of Farmersville, a son, Stanley G. Watson of Dallas, two step-daughters, Charmaine and Cynthia Hunt, both of Farmersville, a brother, Ollie Fortson of Fort Worth, a sister, Mrs. James B. Stokes of Fort Worth and two grandchildren. on April 5, 1972.³

     Stanley G. Watson was born circa 1932 at Oklahoma.¹ He married Elsie Hall Deal on December 23, 1954 at Dallas Co., Texas.³

     Alice Larue Tipton was buried at Grandfield Memorial Cemetery, Grandfield, Tillman Co., Oklahoma.³ She was born on March 24, 1910 at Oklahoma.³ As of February 12, 1950,her married name was Watson.¹ She married Stanley Bland Watson, son of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff, on February 12, 1950 at Frederick, Tillman Co., Oklahoma.¹ Alice Larue Tipton died on April 28, 1983 at age 73.³

     Her Social Security Number was 441-32-8582.² Effie Butler was buried at Woodberry Forest Cemetery, Madill, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.¹ Her married name was Watson.¹ She married Stanley Bland Watson, son of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff.¹ Effie Butler was born on June 26, 1892.^1,2 She died on September 14, 1991 at Oklahoma at age 99.^1,2

     Phillip Cecil Farrell was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 444-09-0668.⁴ He was born on September 5, 1895 at Indian Territory; The SSDI and his WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1896.^2,5,4 He married Effie Faye Watson, daughter of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff, on July 9, 1916 at Utica, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^1,2,3 Phillip Cecil Farrell died on August 7, 1948 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 52.^2,3,7 He Funeral services will be held in the First Christian Church hero at 3 p.m. Saturday for Phillip C. Farrell, 52-year-old former Durant resident who died at Dayton, Ohio, last Saturday. Services will be conducted by Rev. Norman Dyer and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be A. E. Vickers, R. D. Bailey, Fred Lowry, Frank Dyer, George Boyet and Lloyd Long. Mr. Farrell was born at Old Blue Okla., September 13, 1896, the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Farrell, now deceased. He was married to Miss Effie Faye Watson at Utica in August, 1913. She passed away November 1, 1937. Mr. Farrell had spent his entire life in Bryan County with the exception of the last six years when ha resided in Dayton where he was associated with Wright Field. He wag a member of the Christian Church and the Eagle Lodge. Surviving the deceased are one daughter, Mrs. Douglas Factor of Los Angeles; two brothers, O. R. and Guy Farrell of Durant; and three sisters, Mrs. Georgia Calhoun, Mrs. Mary Terry and Mrs. Florence Terry, all of Durant. on August 13, 1948.³