Francis Michael Leaf

Francis Michael Leaf, 78-year-old Afton resident, passed away March 8, 2025, at Clare House in Tulsa, surrounded by family. He was born June 19, 1946, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Andy and Miza (Beel) Leaf.

Francis honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Indian Health System in Claremore as a Custodian until his retirement. In his spare time, Francis loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed horse racing and visiting the casino. He always looked forward to family get togethers where they would play cards; Pitch and Poker being his favorites. In his younger years, he enjoyed attending stomp dances throughout the area.

Everyone who knew Francis knew that he was unique. This included his goal in retirement being to sit at home and watch TV as much as possible, and buying a new vehicle every two years.

Francis is survived by his children, Richard Freeman (Regina) of Ketchum, Angie Bible of Chelsea, Michael Leaf of Chelsea, and Debby Chandler of Ketchum; 17 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; siblings, Nema Morris Crane of Ketchum, Andra Dick (Hink) of Ketchum, Robert Leaf of Grove, Linda Bolin (Rev. Buddy Bolin) of Tulsa; special cousin Jerry Vann; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladis; daughters, Tammy Leaf and Melissa Evans; and siblings, Marian Conard, Patrick Leaf, and Eddie Leaf.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. in the chapel of Luginbuel South Grand Lake Funeral Home in Langley. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Luginbuel South Grand Lake Funeral Home with Mark Bolin officiating. Interment will follow at Ketchum Cemetery where the US Army Funeral Honors Detail will provide military funeral honors.

Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemoriesvinita.com or on the funeral home Facebook page. Arrangements are in the care of Luginbuel Funeral Home. “Family owned. Locally operated.”