Dr. Frank S. Wamsley
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1929 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Christening:
Death: 28 Jul 2019 - Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA ( at age 90)
Burial: in Chapel of Peace Mausoleum, Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: John Lewis Wamsley {Find A Grave ID: 244015166}
Mother: Margaret Singleton {Find A Grave ID: 244015240}
Spouses and Children
Marriage Notes
Per Tulsa World Tulsa, Oklahoma 6/2/1962
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Frank S. Wamsley, 32, Ryan, and Jo Ann Thompson, 26, Tulsa.
Per Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995
NameFrank S Wamsley
GenderMale
Age32 Birth Date 6-24-29 per drivers license
Race White
Residence Ryan city, Jefferson county, Oklahoma
Marriage Date3 Jun 1962
Marriage PlaceTulsa, Oklahoma, USA
SpouseJo Ann Thompson
Gender Female
Age 26 Birth Date 11-18-35 per drivers license
Race White
Residence Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Film Number001021637
Per The Duncan Banner Duncan, Oklahoma 6/10/1962
Miss Jo Ann Thompson of Tulsa and Dr. Frank Wamsley, Ryan, were married June 3 in the First Baptist Church in Tulsa. The Rev. Clifton McKay, former pastor of the Ryan Methodist Church now living in Pawinhuska, officiated at the
ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Thompson of Tulsa and the bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wamsley, also of Tulsa.
The couple is on a wedding trip to Mexico and on their return will establish a home in Lawton where the bridegroom will practice dentistry. |
Notes
General:
Per 1930 US Census 4/9/1930 128 Larch Rd, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachussets
John L. Wamsley is the 30 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $76 a month and has a radio set. Born in Ohio, as were his parents, he works as a sales engineer in the druing chain industry. He is a veteran of the world war. His wife, 27 year old Mary S. Wamsley, was born in Indiana, as were her parents. Age at first marriage was 25 for John and 22 for Mary. Walter F. Wamsley is their 3 year old son, born in Indiana. They have twin boys, John L. Wamsley, Jr and Frank S. Wamsley, both 9 months old, born in Massachusetts.
Per 1940 US Census 4/13/1940 2288 So Terwillger, Tulsa, Tulsa, Ohlahoma
John L. Wamsley is the 40 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $15000. He and his family lived in the same general place in 1935. Born in Ohio, educated through 4 years of college, he works as a district manager of chain manufacturing, working 54 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work earned $5000+ in 1939. His wife, Mary S. Wamsley, is 35 years old, born in Indiana, educated through 4 years of college, does home housework. Walter F. Wamsley, 13 year old son, was born in Indiana, attends school, has finished through 7th grade. Frank S. Wamsley, 10 year old son, was born in Massachusetts, attends school, has finished through 4th grade. John L. Wamsley Jr., 10 year old son, was born in Massachusetts, attends school, has finished through 4th grade.
Per 1950 US Census 4/13/1950 2238 Terwilleger Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
John M. Wamsley is the 50 year old white male head of household, born in Ohio, works as district manager for an engineering company. He was educated through 4 years of college, and in 52 weeks of work earned $10000+ in 1949. His wife, 47 year old Mary S. Wamsley, born in Indiana, keeps house. Walter F. Wamsley is his 23 year old son, single, born in Indiana, last week did mostly OT [usually means strudent]. Frank S. Wamsley is his 20 year old son, single, born in Massachusetts, last week did mostly OT. John L. Wamsley Jr is his 20 year old son, single, born in Massachusetts, last week did mostly OT. John has finished 3 years of college.
They have a lodger, 39 year old Rex Benway, an oil well explorer from Massachusetts.
Per U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2020
NameFrank S Wamsley
GenderMale
Birth Date24 Jun 1929
Death Date28 Jul 2019
Enlistment BranchArmy
Enlistment Date14 Sep 1951
Discharge Date13 Sep 1953
Page number2
Per Dr. Frank Wamsley | June 24, 1929 - July 28, 2019 | Obituary
A private funeral service was held for Dr. Frank Wamsley.
Entombment was in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.
Dr. Frank Wamsley, age 90, of Lawton, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Lawton. Frank and his twin, Jack, were born June 24, 1929 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to John and Mary Wamsley. The family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1935. He graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1947 and Duke University in 1951. He then spent two years in the Army. After his discharge he enrolled in St. Louis University School of Dentistry. Upon graduation he opened his dental practice in Ryan, Oklahoma.
On June 3, 1962 he married Jo Ann Thompson of Tulsa. He then moved his practice to Lawton at the Lawton Clinic. Four years late he opened a practice at 16th & Gore where he remained until he retired in 1996.
His son, Eric was born in 1964 and son, Paul in 1965. He was devoted to his wife, his sons, his patients and his Lord. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
He was an excellent athlete. When in high school he played football and at Duke was on the Swimming team. He especially loved tennis. He served as treasurer of the Lawton Tennis Association for many years. He was on the city CPA Watchdog Committee for several years. He was a volunteer at the city's free dental clinic and traveled on some dental missionary trips to Central America. At Tulsa Central High he was president of his senior class.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Jo Ann, his son, Eric of Houston, Texas, son, Paul and his wife, Michelle of Tulsa. He had three grandchildren, Rachel, Eric Joseph and Drake. He also leaves four nieces, Georgia Rose and her husband, Randy, Nancy Steen and her husband, Brad, Barbara Blount and her husband, Mark and Sherry Romano and her husband, Rex and one nephew, David Wamsley.
He was predeceased by his twin, Jack and his older brother, Walter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.