About An Amazing Life|Help

Leslie Dale
Dunavant

April 10, 1945 – November 14, 2018

Leslie Dunavant Leslie Dunavant Leslie Dunavant Leslie Dunavant Leslie Dunavant
Share this tribute
Memorial Candles Lit for Leslie | SEE ALL
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
— The Luginbuel Family

Obituary for Leslie Dale Dunavant

Print
Luginbuel Funeral Home, Vinita Oklahoma (918) 256-5555.......Funeral Services for Leslie Dale Dunavant will be held Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Community Church, in Cleora, OK, 11:00a. Burial will be at a later date in Jet, OK. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com or visit our Facebook page. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made in memory of Les Dunavant to Home of Hope, 960 W. Hope Ave., Vinita, OK 74301. Services are entrusted to Luginbuel Funeral Home of Vinita.
Les Dunavant, a 73 year old Grand Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK. He was born April 10, 1945 in Wichita, KS to Dale and Francis (Geitgey) Dunavant. Les graduated from Jet High School and continued his education at Oklahoma State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree and was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He joined the U.S. Army and served his country proudly. Les enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and traveling. Les retired from Claire’s in 1997 where he served as President & COO. During his tenure at Claire’s, he increased his company holdings from 300 stores to 3,500 worldwide. In May 2010 he married the love of his life, Cindy. Les served on the Board of Governors for Oklahoma State University for several years. He was a very kind and generous man. Les will be missed by all who knew him.
Preceding Mr. Dunavant in death are his parents. Survivors include his wife, Cindy, of the home. His son Jay Ramer (Ann) and three grandchildren Bailey, Davis, and Drew of Harrah, OK and a host of other friends.

To send flowers to the family of Leslie Dale Dunavant, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Service Information

When
Monday, November 19th, 2018 11:00am
Officiating
Pastor Skip McClain
Location
Cleora Community Church
Address
45115 E 295 Rd
Cleora, OK

Interment Information

Location
Pleasant View Cemetery
Address
Jet, OK