Frank Norman Holderness

FRANK HOLDERNESS Frank Norman Holderness, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 20, 2025. Frank was born November 23, 1934, in Garden City, Kansas to Blanche Belle (True) and Pearl Lee “P.L.” Holderness. He attended and graduated from Garden City High School in 1952. Frank joined the Kansas National Guard on February 16, 1953, and served as a Reconnaissance and Surveillance Sargent. During his service, he received an award of commendation for meritorious service and was honorably discharged in 1959. Frank married Sandra Jean Keune on April 12, 1955. He, his wife and their sons moved to Okmulgee in 1970. Frank was a skilled carpenter and for many years he owned his own siding business. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and sports. He cherished his family and friends and frequently spent his free time surrounded by those he loved. Frank and his wife Sandra were long time members of the Trinity Lutheran Church, where Frank served as an elder for many years. Through the church, he and his wife met their dear friends Jeff and Ellen Schmeader, whom made Frank and his wife their children’s godparents. This was a role both Frank and Sandra deeply cherished. They remained close friends into his later years, picking him up for church and often checking in on him. The family would like to express our gratitude to the Schmeders for their long-standing love and support. Frank was proceeded in death by his wife Sandra Jean Holderness. His parents Blanche Belle (True) and Pearl Lee “P.L.” Holderness; and sister Elaine Hayden (Holderness). He is survived by his sons Mitchell and wife Tammy Holderness of Beggs, Ok and Brian and wife Mary Holderness of St. Louis, MO. Sisters Carolyn Davis (Holderness) and Darlene Holderness, both of Garden City, KS. As well as, 5 grandchildren, Tamara “Nikki” Sowder of Tulsa, OK, Kyle Holderness, of Beggs, OK, Aaron and wife Ashlyn Holderness of Bixby, OK, Jennifer Holderness of San Diego, CA, Andrew and wife Amanda Holderness of St. Louis, MO. 2 great grandchildren, Archie Norman Holderness of Bixby and Evie Holderness of St. Louis, MO. And a host of extended family and friends. Viewing will be from 1:00 PM- 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Family will receive visitors between 5:30-7:00pm. Funeral Services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM, officiated by Reverend Richard M. Dailey. Interment will follow at the Beggs Cemetery in Beggs, Oklahoma. Serving as pall bearers are Jeff Schmeader, Percy Jackson II, Abraham Rodriguez, Baylen Giulioli, Richard Bingman, Rick Tabisz, C.J. Smith and James Remington. Honorary pall bearers are Kyle Holderness, Aaron Holderness, Andrew Holderness, Kayne Jackson and Blake Mowdy. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1314 E. 6th St, Okmulgee, OK 74447. Arrangements services have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Frank‘s Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com

Frank Norman Holderness

November 23, 1934 - February 20, 2025