Robert “Dwayne” Yelton, 71, of Purcell, Okla., passed on September 10, 2026 in Norman, Okla.
Dwayne was born in Oklahoma City to Robert “Lester” Yelton and Barbara Jean (Woody) Yelton, on October 26, 1954. He was a graduate of Bethany High School.
Dwayne worked as a large press operator from 1970 until 1992 when he joined Spencer Air Conditioning as a HVAC technician. In 2000, Dwayne joined the City of Irving, Irving, Texas, and retired in January of 2016.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Lester” and Barbara Jean Yelton and brother, Donald Eugene Yelton.
Dwayne is survived by his wife, Frances; children, Bradley (Courtnie), Christopher (LaWanda) and Scott (Rikkie); sister, Jean Anne Cox; grandchildren, Aron, Sawyer (Dina), Justin, Matthew, Connor, Dylanie, Joshua, Brady, Derryk and Dawsyn, great-grandchildren, Kayce and Logan; Aunt, Betty Ruth Barnett and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lewy Body Dementia Association would be appreciated.
The Family of Dwayne wish to thank the staff of Arbor House Reminisce and Legacy Family Hospice for their professional and caring treatment Dwayne received during his illness.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in the Sooner Room at Embassy Suites by Hilton, Norman, Okla., from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.