Funeral services set for Bellmon

Funeral services for former Gov. Henry Bellmon have been scheduled. Bellmon died Tuesday morning from complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 88.

Bellmon was Oklahoma’s first Republican governor and credited for the rise of the Republican party in Oklahoma.

Bellmon’s body will lie in repose at the state Capitol from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 1001 S Rankin in Edmond, and a service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 422 Eight St., Perry.

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