In Memory of

Richard

"Alan"

Stringfellow

Obituary for Richard "Alan" Stringfellow

Vondel Smith Mortuary South Lakes 4000 S. W. 119th Oklahoma City, OK 73173


Viewing and visitation will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the funeral home from 4-8 PM with the family present from 6-8 PM to greet friends


Celebration of Life Service held 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Emmaus Baptist Church, 16001 S. Western, OKC.


In lieu of flowers to help with future expenses, donations can be made through HIS Purpose Foundation. Please make checks payable to HIS Purpose with “Stingfellow” in the memo line. Mail to P.O. Box 892710 OKC OK 73189-2710.


Alan left this world and met his Heavenly Father on April 12, 2018. He entered this world on June 1, 1974 welcomed by his parents, Richard Earl and Nola Ann (Keith) Stringfellow. Alan graduated from Christian Heritage Academy, earned his Associates Degree from OCCC, then his Bachelor’s degree from University of Central OK and Master’s from OU. Alan met the love of his life, Melissa soon after high school, and they were married on June 8, 1996. They were blessed with their son, Hunter, and from the moment of his birth, no father could have ever been more proud of his son. Alan worked at OCCC for 25 years. He began his career answering telephones part time and eventually earned the position of Registrar and Adjunct Professor. He retired in 2017 due to health issues. Alan loved sports of all kinds and he especially loved watching his son play. He will be remembered as a kind man who loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Nolen and Joanne Keith & Earl and Helen Stringfellow; uncles: David and Jim Keith. He leaves behind his wife, Melissa and son, Hunter Alan Stringfellow of the home; parents, Richard & Nola Stringfellow; brother, Brian Stringfellow & wife, Jamie and their children Tyler and Cale; sister, Amy Hailey & husband, Randy and their children Meghan and Gavin; sister-in-love, Sara Allbritton Baysinger; and many other family & friends.