Benny George Lonsdale, a former resident of Schulter, died Nov. 3, 2021 in Burkburnett, Texas at the age of 92. He was born to Walter Hiram “Slim” and Sylvia (Thironet) Lonsdale Oct. 23, 1929 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Benny grew up in Schulter graduating from Schulter High School in 1946. He was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving his country honorably. At age 18 he began his 41-year career with PPG in Henryetta. On May 5, 1950 he married Mary Catherine Bertero in Henryetta and to this union 2 children were born. She preceded him in death Feb. 12, 1966.
Benny later married Eva Sue (Thompson) April 8, 1967 in Henryetta. They brought 5 children to the marriage and then added 2 more girls to the union. The family moved to Burkburnett in 1974 and Benny continued working for PPG until retiring in 1990. In 1991 the couple returned to Henryetta but eventually made their way to Randlett in 2007. She preceded him in death Nov. 6, 2013. Benny was a member of First Baptist Church, Devol, Okla.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two beloved wives; two brothers, Wally and Gene Lonsdale; a sister, Veda Fronabarger; a daughter, Terri Hoskison; and a grandson, Colton Bentley.
Survivors include sic children and spouses: Trish Griffin and Rodney of Randlett, John Lonsdale and Carolyn of Okay, Lori Couch and Michael of Wichita Falls, Tex., Lisa Lonsdale of Wichita Falls, Amy Row and Robert of Whitesboro, Tex., Susan Dombeck and Jeremy of Mustang; a brother, Jim Lonsdale and Linda of Henryetta; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, Devol, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 2 p.m., Rev. Bobby Waitman and Rev. Justin Cardwell officiating under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home, Walters, OK with burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Randlett. Viewing Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Donations can be made to Grace Ministries, P.O. Box 301, Burkburnett, TX, 76354.