Ernest Ray Proctor was born July 7, 1920 in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma to Milas and Lorene (Elker) Proctor and passed from this life October 18, 2016 at the Claremore Veterans Center at the age of 96.

Mr. Proctor was raised in the Tiger Flat area and attended the Wetumka Mingo School. As a young man he entered the United States Army and honorably served his country during World War II.
He married Ruth Morris and to this union three sons were born, David, Danny, and Richard. He made Wetumka his lifelong home where he owned and operated Proctor's Grocery, later called Proctor-Morris. For some five years he also operated a store in Seminole. Ernest also sold cars and ran an amusement business. In his spare time he enjoyed playing dominoes and cards.

He later married Jesse Rupe and they continue making Wetumka their home until she passed away. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, his son Danny, and two grandsons, Matthew and David.

Survivors include: two sons, David Proctor and wife Judi of Dallas, TX and Richard Proctor and wife Wanda of Wetumka; his step-children, Jim, Joe, Jack, and Sharon; 6 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Living Water Church in Wetumka with Rev. Bill Harris officiating. Pallbearers will be Anthony Lee, Logan Proctor, Zack Boolin, Dannye West, Alex Jacobs, and Jason Lee. Interment will be in the Wetumka Cemetery under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home.