R. E. Bud French, 91, of Cameron, OK, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015, in Cameron. He was born July 7, 1923, at Porter, OK, to R.B. and Elsie (Capps) French. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a respected cattle rancher. He was a hard worker and proud of French Ranch which was started in 1953.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife of sixty eight years, Margaret French of the home; three children; Buddy and wife Pam French of Poteau, OK, Pat Pickle of Poteau, OK and Pam and husband Darrell Howard, of Mulhall, OK; two sisters, Dot Brakefield and Betty Shipley; seven grandchildren, Justin Pickle of Poteau, Eli and wife Mandy French of Poteau, Jake and wife Jen French of Cameron, OK, Brady Howard of Roanoke, TX Brandon Howard of Mulhall, OK, Brad and wife Natalie Huddleston of Moore, OK and Kyla and husband Brent Jenkins of Poteau, OK; nine great grandchildren, Megan, Lexe, Maci, Greenlee, Parker, Jett, Drake, Avery and Rayna; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family members, friends and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Buddy French, Justin Pickle, Eli French, Jake French, Brady Howard and Brandon Howard.
Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Grace Manor Memorial Chapel, Poteau, OK, with Jeff Jensen officiating. Interment will follow service at Fair Hill Cemetery, Cameron, OK. The family will greet friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home, Poteau, OK. You may leave an on-line greeting to the family at www.gracemanorfh.com
The family ask in lieu of flowers please make a donation to Bud French Memorial Scholarship Fund at The Community State Bank in Poteau.