Frank Standingwater

Franklin Wallace Standingwater was born November 18, 1941 to Willie and Martha (Grass) Standingwater.  Frank went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2005 in his home in Locust Grove, Oklahoma.

Frank grew up and spent happily almost all his life on Snake Creek Road.  Snake Creek is where he spent his childhood, as a man he made his home, and started his family, and where he chose to spend his retirement.  Poncho graduated Chilocco Indian High School in 1961.  He served his country in the U. S. Army National Guard from 1960 to 1966.  He married his beloved wife Loretta Leach Standingwater December 19, 1968.  Frank was employed by Becco Construction as a concreted finisher and heavy equipment operator, retiring in 2004.  Frank was a member of Snake Creek Baptist Church. 

Frank was known as “Poncho” by friends and family.  He was a kind and generous man who was always happy to help a friend or neighbor.  He was an ideal provider; always loving, gentle, and placing his families’ needs before his own.  His favorite pastimes were woodworking, drawing, sewing, cooking, and relaxing outdoors. Above all he loved being with his friends, family, and spoiling his grandkids.  “Poncho” will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.  His big heart and sweet smile will live on in our hearts and memories.

Frank is survived by: his wife Loretta Standingwater of the home; 1 brother William Standingwater and wife Velma of Locust Grove; 2sons: Wendell Ragsdale and wife Kelly of Tulsa and David W. Standingwater and wife Meredith of Locust Grove; 2 daughters: Wendy “Sister” Phillips and husband Bryan and Willa “Baby” Blakley and husband Mark, all of Locust Grove; 4 grandchildren: Ashton and Autumn Standingwater, Alexis Blakley, and Mayson Phillips; all of Locust Grove.  Also surviving are numerous close nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and countless friends.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Martha (Grass) Standingwater and dearly missed daughter Wallise “Coot” Standingwater.

Funeral services were held at 2 PM Tuesday, March 22, 2005; at the Snake Creek Baptist Church, near Locust Grove, with Reverend Steve Osage and Reverend James Wilkerson officiating.  Interment followed at Little Rock Indian Cemetery with Reverend Vinnis Hilderbrand officiating.  Services were entrusted to Locust Grove Funeral Home.

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