Wayne Hail

Franklin Wayne Hail was born June 18, 1938 to Lee Mynatt & Mary Elizabeth Metzger Hail on a farm just south of Broken Arrow. He was the 5th of 6 children. He attended school in a one room schoolhouse called New State, until it was annexed by Broken Arrow. When the family moved to the farm at 51st and Garnett, he finished at Union. Wayne worked for Yellow Freight Lines as a driver for 31 years. He owned and operated M&W Sweeper Service for 10 years. Wayne is survived by Lynn Chancey of Tulsa; one daughter, Kimberly Raptou of Sedona, Arizona; Granddaughter, Amber & husband AJ McMath of Owasso; Grandsons: Cory and wife Aundrea Flindt of Owasso, George and wife Alison Raptou of Broken Arrow; five great-grandchildren; Sister, Wilma Summers of Norman, OK; Brother Frederick Don Hail and wife Gloria of Tulsa; Sister-in-law, Lillie Hail of Inola; Son-in-law Matt and wife Charlene Flindt of Verdigris, and a number of nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by Father & Mother, Mynatt & Mary Metzger Hail; Daughter, Kelly Flindt; Brothers, John and Gerald Hail; Sister & Brother-in-law, Deloris & V.O. Brassfield; Niece, Rhonda Donica; Son-in-law, Alex Raptou; Wife, Merle Hail; Wife, Dorothy Hail. Wayne was a wheeler dealer. He started at a young age by selling milk, vegetables & eggs from the family farm. His dad would get 65 cents for a gallon of milk, but Wayne would get 75 cents. After he got out of school, he started working at Sears. He would take dumpster items that were still in good condition and peddle them. If someone didn’t have the money and needed anything he had, he would just give it to them. Wayne would give the shirt off of his back. He had a special love for young kids and elderly people. He probably taught almost every boy and girl in the neighborhood to drive, first on the golf cart and then in the Jeep. He thought everyone should learn how to drive a stick shift! Wayne was a member of the Eastland Assembly of God Church. In the church’s beginning, Wayne would meet with Reverend Jack Ellsworth, Don Austin, Wildon Harris, Joe Thornberg and others, to dig the foundation of the church on Saturdays. Members were meeting in the school across the street until the church building was finished. Wayne loved to visit and swap stories with all of his trucking buddies, friends, and relatives. Everyone enjoyed his tales and he could remember things that happened years ago. If you don't believe it, just ask Ted Robertson. Being the 5th born didn’t faze him. When trouble started, he was right in the middle of it. Wayne got his nickname “Guinea” when he knocked his mother’s favorite guinea off the roof of the house with a bean flip. In lieu of flowers, loved ones are encouraged to make a donation to their favorite charity.

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Wayne Hail

June 18, 1938 - July 11, 2024