Delbert's gifts and talents made life difficult for him. People clamored for them, day and night, and most frequently received his help for free. It could be said that he was in this world, but not of this world. Because all humans must "render unto Caesar", he also had to work to survive. At the age of 13 he went to work in a local drugstore, where he became a reliable employee until he was 19 years old. His jobs varied thoughout his life's journey: Deputy Sheriff, you advocate, he worked for the Oklahoma Employment Agency for more than twenty years, and was responsible for bringing Wrangler to Seminole/Shawnee area. Later he was real estate agent and last and foremost, self-awareness seminar leader in Las Vegas, Nevada.
From the time he was a very young boy Delbert loved dogs and horses. Later he became an accomplished groomer, and also bred and showed dogs, and eventually became a judge. He had a special affinity for Arabian horses. He owned several of them throughout his life, often showing them. He was a member of the Seminole Roundup Club, participating in parades, often announcing rodeos, was a member of the Seminole Lions Club, and was a strong supporter of civic activities.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Janice Smith of Atoka, her sons, Robert Sullins of Durant, Oklahoma and Dough Sullins of Oak Island, North Carolina, 5 nephews and 2 nieces, various cousins and their families, a brother -in-law, Harley Howard of Seminole, and a sister-in-law, Pearl Smith, of Hooker, Oklahoma.
Delbert was much loved and will be greatly missed. With his passing, alight has truly gone out in this world.
Final departure from this world will be from Atoka Funeral Home. There will be no viewings or ceremonies, as per his wishes.
Delbert's gifts and talents made life difficult for him. People clamored for them, day and night, and most frequently received his help for free. It could be said that he was in this world, but not of this world. Because all humans must "render unto Caesar", he also had to work to survive. At the age of 13 he went to work in a local drugstore, where he became a reliable employee until he was 19 years old. His jobs varied thoughout his life's journey: Deputy Sheriff, you advocate, he worked for the Oklahoma Employment Agency for more than twenty years, and was responsible for bringing Wrangler to Seminole/Shawnee area. Later he was real estate agent and last and foremost, self-awareness seminar leader in Las Vegas, Nevada.
From the time he was a very young boy Delbert loved dogs and horses. Later he became an accomplished groomer, and also bred and showed dogs, and eventually became a judge. He had a special affinity for Arabian horses. He owned several of them throughout his life, often showing them. He was a member of the Seminole Roundup Club, participating in parades, often announcing rodeos, was a member of the Seminole Lions Club, and was a strong supporter of civic activities.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Janice Smith of Atoka, her sons, Robert Sullins of Durant, Oklahoma and Dough Sullins of Oak Island, North Carolina, 5 nephews and 2 nieces, various cousins and their families, a brother -in-law, Harley Howard of Seminole, and a sister-in-law, Pearl Smith, of Hooker, Oklahoma.
Delbert was much loved and will be greatly missed. With his passing, alight has truly gone out in this world.
Final departure from this world will be from Atoka Funeral Home. There will be no viewings or ceremonies, as per his wishes.
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