Atoka fire victims were beloved by town

 
BY SHEILA STOGSDILL
Published: January 7, 2009

ATOKA — Two adult brothers with the mental capabilities of children were remembered this week for their sweetness and childlike innocence.

Johnny Burr Anderton , 57, and Ricky Dale Anderton , 51, of Atoka, died when a fire gutted their two-story home on Sunday, said Donnie Allen , Atoka fire chief.

They were among four men from Atoka County killed in recent accidents.

"John had the mental ag...


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