Wednesday, September 21st, 1938 - Friday, May 17th, 2024
Dellas Gene “Hotshot” Fluman, was born in Enid, Oklahoma on September 21, 1938, and passed from this life on May 17, 2024 at Hennessey Care Center, Hennessey, Oklahoma. It was his wishes to be cremated, and Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory were trusted with his arrangements.
At the age of 17, Dellas joined the Navy, where he served one tour before leaving the Navy to join the Air Force. After his service, Dellas returned to Enid to work at Fluman Body Shop with his dad. Later he moved to Oregon for a short time before returning to Enid where he operated Gene’s Auto Sales until his retirement.
Dellas loved to camp, hunt and fish. He would make trips to the gulf where he would fish with his life-time friends. He was also an avid bowler, and played on the Fluman Bowling Team.
Survivors include; sister, Glenna Roder, of Hennessey; nephews Glenn Roder and wife Treva, of Hennessey; Paul Lynn Roder, of Houston, TX; Ken Roder and wife Teresa, of Bulverde, TX; John Roder and wife Pam, of Waxahachie, TX; Phillip Roder, of Hennessey; niece, Teresa Semrad and Wyatt Smith, of Oklahoma City; and his Uncle Frank and Martha Gene Clark of Lebanon, OR.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
Obituaries are posted, in part, due to the generosity of The Commons.
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