Idus Franklin England, 91, longtime Seminole resident, died Monday, May 28, 2012, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Idus was born March 30, 1921, in Gans, Oklahoma to Benjamin Franklin and Pollie Ann (Edwards) England. Idus will always be remembered and loved by all who knew him as a man who lived to serve God. Idus was a minister for the gospel for over 50 years. Idus and Winifred moved to Seminole in 1974 from Ardmore, Oklahoma, to work with the Seminole Church of Christ. After retiring from the Seminole congregation, he continued his work with the Prague Church of Christ for an additional 12 years. Idus and Winifred then returned to the Seminole Church of Christ to worship with their daughter, Kay, and family. Idus served in the U. S. Army during World War II as a Staff Sergeant. Idus married Winifred Maxine Broyles on July 6, 1946, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Idus graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Abilene Christian University in 1949. Idus’ survivors include: his wife, Winifred, of the home; his daughter, Suzanne Dixon, Arlington, Texas; his son and daughter in law, Richard and Heather England, Bixby, Oklahoma; and his daughter and son in law, Kay and Steve Lashley, Seminole, Oklahoma. Six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, other family and many friends also survive him. His parents, his only sibling, Haskell England, and his granddaughter, Eleanor Dixon, preceded him in death. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Church of Christ at 12040 Highway 99 North in Seminole, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery. Lonnie Hutton and Chris Stinnett will officiate at the service. Casket bearers will be Jason England, Jay Lashley, Jack Carroll, Jeremiah McDaniel, Addam Coble and Josh England. Honorary bearers will be Richard Broyles, Cecil Sullivan, James Vanlandingham, Lee Stilwell and Jack Mattingly. Funeral services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home. Funeral Information: June 1, 2012, 2:00 PM Church of Christ located at 12040 Hwy 99 North, Seminole, OK 74868