Edmond Abdo Slyman

Edmond Abdo Slyman, youngest of six, was born June 5, 1943, to David and Nellie (Joseph) Slyman, in Bristow. He departed this life on July 25, 2022, at the age of 79 years.

Ed, though most knew him as “Tex,” was a 1961 graduate of Bristow High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from then Central State College in Edmond.

On Sept. 5, 1964, Tex Slyman and Sherian Wieberdink were united in marriage in Bristow. To this union were born two children, Darin and Dava.

Tex began his teaching and coaching career in 1966 with the opening of Bird Junior High, in Tulsa. In 1972, Tex and Sherian were approached by his Uncle Freddie about the purchase of his restaurant. After careful consideration, Tex left his teaching career stepping into the world of restaurant ownership and as they say, “the rest is history.” His passion for the industry continually grew and so did the Freddie’s name. Of course, he would be the first to tell you it would not have happened without the support of his family and relationships built with those in and around the community. He knew well that nothing came without hard work. Being a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bristow fostered in Tex a servant’s heart that fueled his ambition and drive. He served the City of Bristow many years as councilman and was a co-founder of the Tabouleh Festival. He supported the City of Sapulpa on the chamber of commerce and served a term as President of the Oklahoma restaurant Association before stepping into a role on the board of directors. His life was full, it was busy and sometimes overwhelming but, he always had time for his family and those around him. Tex greeted you with a smile, a heart full of love and a genuine interest in your well-being.

Tex is survived by his wife, Sherian Slyman, of the Bristow home; two children, Darin Slyman, of St. Louis, Missouri and Dava Alcorn and husband Bruce, of Tulsa; two grandchildren, Kady Alcorn and Kyle Alcorn, both of Tulsa; one brother, Foad Slyman and one sister, Rosanne Miller, both of Tulsa.

Tex is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, David Slyman and George Slyman and one sister, Mary Madelon Slyman.

A Rosary service was held at 7 .m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bristow. The Memorial Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug.1, 2022, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Tulsa. A reception followed in the banquet hall of Freddie’s Steakhouse in Sapulpa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bristow Historical Society or St. Joseph Catholic Church. Online condolences’ may be made to the family at www.hutchinsmaplesmatherlyfuneralhome.com.