Bellmon's body lies in state at Capitol
The casket of former Gov. Henry Bellmon is displayed in the fourth floor rotunda of the Capitol.
Family and other mourners gathered in the fourth floor rotunda of the state Capitol on Friday morning in honor of Henry Bellmon, Oklahoma’s first Republican governor and a former U.S. senator. His casket was carried in from the south and brought up the grand staircase before being placed in front of a painting of Will Rogers. Bellmon died Tuesday from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 88.
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Nothing could be more appropriate than having Mr. Bellmon lie in state under the watchful eye of Will Rogers.
Will was asked one time, “What constitutes a life well spent?” His answer fits Henry Bellmon as well as it fit himself. “Well, I think love and admiration from your fellow man is all anyone can ask.”