Alton Prentiss Hallmark, 85, of Blackwell, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 in his home. He was born in Tishomingo, Oklahoma on March 23, 1924 to Elbert Evans and Lillie Mae Bell Blanch Fay (Carrell) Hallmark.

Alton has requested to be cremated with a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackwell Funeral Home, Blackwell, Oklahoma.

Alton grew up in Durwood, Oklahoma graduating from school there. He was a Machinist at Blackwell Auto Parts for many years and was a life time member of V.F.W., American Legion and Streeters. Alton loved to repair cars and go fishing.

 Alton married Vera Ilene Patterson on January 8, 1945 in Ontario, California and they celebrated 65 years of marriage in January.

Survivors include his wife, Vera of the home; his sons, Ovan P. Hallmark and his wife, Ilayali of Jackson, Mississippi, John E. Hallmark and his wife, Alice of San Jose, California, and Allen Hallmark of Edmond, Oklahoma; his brothers, Curtis, Howard and Trent Hallmark; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings’, William, Dorothy, Wendell, Joseph, Clara, Nadin, Elbert, Clifford, Edith, Clarence, Peggy and Estle.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans in care of the Blackwell Funeral Home, 301 West Blackwell, Blackwell, Oklahoma 74631

Condolences may be sent to the family using our online guest book at www.blackwellfh.com