Chris Oslin

Christopher Elwood “Chris” Oslin, 59 year-old, Seminole resident passed from this life June 17, 2011 at his home in Seminole.  He was born on February 9, 1952 in Chincoteague, Virginia to parents Elwood Raymond Oslin and Mabel Margaret (McCreary) Oslin. Following his high school graduation Chris continued his education earning his associate degree in automotive and major appliance repair.  He moved to the Seminole area in 1980 from Escondido, California.  Chris had worked for Sears and then owned and operated his own appliance store in Seminole named “Seminole Appliance” and at the same time he owned and operated “E-Z Rentals” in Seminole.  Chris was also a master carpenter and was blessed with many skills from water well service, soft water systems to tractor and mower repair. Chris married Terri Lee Ford on November 26, 1976 in Escondido, California. Chris enjoyed being involved in the community; he was a longtime member of Harvey Road Baptist Church where he had taught Sunday School for years.  He is currently a member of Seminole First Baptist Church.  He was active with the Seminole Arts Council where he enjoyed singing in plays they performed such as “The Sound Of Music” and “Annie”. Chris is survived by his wife Terri Lee Oslin of Seminole,Oklahoma, two sons Christopher Lee Oslin of Seminole,Oklahoma and Matthew Raymond Oslin of Choctaw, Oklahoma and his fiance' Chelsea Diane Fead., and his two daughters Janelle Lynn Oslin and Nicole Ann Marie Oslin both of Seminole,Oklahoma. He is also survived by his Father Elwood R. Oslin, his mother-in-law, Margaret Ford of Seminole, Oklahoma; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Drusilla Ann (Ford) and husband Dale Cory of Murrieta, California; brother-in-law Douglas Ford and his wife Glenda. Chris is also survived by Nancy Lea Matthews and Husband Don of Fontans, California and Peggy Ann Ross and Husband Rick of Escondido, CA. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Samantha, Bridgette, Amanda, Amy and Madison. He was preceded in death by his mother Mabel Margaret McCreary. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield and Pastor Marvin Kehl officiating the service.  Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole.   Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral Information: June 22, 2011, 3:00 PM Swearingen Funeral Chapel located at 1001 N. Milt Phillips Ave., Seminole, OK 74868