Mr. Govan Paul Faine was born on January 13, 1926. He was the youngest of eleven children born to LeRoy and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Faine in Oklahoma City, OK. He married Dr. Ruth W. Faine and had one son, Roger P. Faine. He departed this life on December 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Govan graduated from Douglass High School, Oklahoma City, OK. He retired from Tinker Air Force base and is best known for designing and building his home and buying and remodeling several properties. Mr. Faine, a past president of the Oklahoma City Anthropos, also served as Anthropos Southwestern Regional President. He was a member of Steward Board Number 3 at Greater Cleaves and was named Lord of The Year by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
He was a charter board member of A+ Academics, Inc. to help students excel academically, to exhibit positive behavior, to remain in school until graduation and receive college scholarships. Generous community supporters of the project motivated and encouraged youth by donating more than $10,000 in scholarships, which are awarded each year to students who participate in A+ Academics.
Govan loved to work with his hands. He was always at peace working around his home and out in his yard. He took great pride in having his grandson, Govan, II as his namesake.
Survivors include a devoted son Roger P. Faine and daughter-in-law Dedra D. Faine; grandson Govan P. Faine, II; granddaughter, Lauren V. Faine; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Govan graduated from Douglass High School, Oklahoma City, OK. He retired from Tinker Air Force base and is best known for designing and building his home and buying and remodeling several properties. Mr. Faine, a past president of the Oklahoma City Anthropos, also served as Anthropos Southwestern Regional President. He was a member of Steward Board Number 3 at Greater Cleaves and was named Lord of The Year by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
He was a charter board member of A+ Academics, Inc. to help students excel academically, to exhibit positive behavior, to remain in school until graduation and receive college scholarships. Generous community supporters of the project motivated and encouraged youth by donating more than $10,000 in scholarships, which are awarded each year to students who participate in A+ Academics.
Govan loved to work with his hands. He was always at peace working around his home and out in his yard. He took great pride in having his grandson, Govan, II as his namesake.
Survivors include a devoted son Roger P. Faine and daughter-in-law Dedra D. Faine; grandson Govan P. Faine, II; granddaughter, Lauren V. Faine; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mr. Govan Paul Faine was born on January 13, 1926. He was the youngest of eleven children born to LeRoy and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Faine in Oklahoma City, OK. He married Dr. Ruth W. Faine and had one son, Roger P. Faine. He departed this life on December 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Govan graduated from Douglass High School, Oklahoma City, OK. He retired from Tinker Air Force base and is best known for designing and building his home and buying and remodeling several properties. Mr. Faine, a past president of the Oklahoma City Anthropos, also served as Anthropos Southwestern Regional President. He was a member of Steward Board Number 3 at Greater Cleaves and was named Lord of The Year by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
He was a charter board member of A+ Academics, Inc. to help students excel academically, to exhibit positive behavior, to remain in school until graduation and receive college scholarships. Generous community supporters of the project motivated and encouraged youth by donating more than $10,000 in scholarships, which are awarded each year to students who participate in A+ Academics.
Govan loved to work with his hands. He was always at peace working around his home and out in his yard. He took great pride in having his grandson, Govan, II as his namesake.
Survivors include a devoted son Roger P. Faine and daughter-in-law Dedra D. Faine; grandson Govan P. Faine, II; granddaughter, Lauren V. Faine; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Govan graduated from Douglass High School, Oklahoma City, OK. He retired from Tinker Air Force base and is best known for designing and building his home and buying and remodeling several properties. Mr. Faine, a past president of the Oklahoma City Anthropos, also served as Anthropos Southwestern Regional President. He was a member of Steward Board Number 3 at Greater Cleaves and was named Lord of The Year by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
He was a charter board member of A+ Academics, Inc. to help students excel academically, to exhibit positive behavior, to remain in school until graduation and receive college scholarships. Generous community supporters of the project motivated and encouraged youth by donating more than $10,000 in scholarships, which are awarded each year to students who participate in A+ Academics.
Govan loved to work with his hands. He was always at peace working around his home and out in his yard. He took great pride in having his grandson, Govan, II as his namesake.
Survivors include a devoted son Roger P. Faine and daughter-in-law Dedra D. Faine; grandson Govan P. Faine, II; granddaughter, Lauren V. Faine; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
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