C.A. “Pete” Niccum, retired farmer and state of Oklahoma employee, passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, 2009 at the age of 89 years.
The son of the late Jessie Benjamin Niccum and Sarah Florence Cobble Niccum, Pete was born on Sept. 19, 1920 in Yale, OK and was raised and educated in the Yale and Pawnee County area.
He was united in marriage to Vietta Matheny on November 4, 1961 in Depew, Oklahoma and she preceded him in death on Oct. 20, 1991. He later married Velma Johnson on June 24, 1992 and she preceded him in death on Dec. 29, 2003.
Pete enjoyed farming, working outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include one sister, Naomi Butcher of Cushing; two step-children, Frank Matheny and Darlene Dewitt; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and both spouses, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Kenneth Wayne Niccum, Floyd Niccum, Richard Niccum, Bill Niccum and Louis Niccum and one sister, Velma Lasater.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. in the Memorial Chapel of the Davis Funeral Home with Ralph Hickman officiating.