John Edward Froman

John Edward “Eddie” Froman passed peacefully on September 4, 2025, at Freeman Health Center in Joplin, Missouri. John was born April 16, 1937, in Miami, Oklahoma to Guy and Gertrude (Helm) Froman. He graduated from Miami High School in 1955 and joined the United States Army. Eddie married the love of his life, Virginia “Phyllis” Brattain, on December 30, 1960. Eddie served as a patiently devoted husband for over 50 years, and the couple had three beautiful children, a daughter and two sons. Eddie coached his kids' ball teams growing up and enjoyed going on fishing trips. He looked forward to the Froman Family Fishing trips to Broken Bow, where he fished and fellowshipped with his brothers, sons, nephews, grandsons, and family friends. If the weather permitted, Eddie could be found at the golf course. He recorded two holes in one during his career; one on hole 13 at Peoria Ridge Golf Course and the other on hole 8 at Neosho Golf Club. He was also a force to be reckoned with on the pool table, winning multiple tournaments and league titles. He was a proud member of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, where he enjoyed tribal committee work. Eddie really enjoyed taking a good nap. Some of his favorite locations were his recliner while watching golf, John’s couch after every family holiday meal, and the front and center rows of NEO theater productions performed by his brother David’s students. One of Eddie’s favorite roles was that of Poppie to his 5 grandchildren. He purchased endless supplies of paper dolls and Barbies for his 4 granddaughters and the very best Star Wars Lego sets for his grandson. Poppie enjoyed spending quality time with all his grandchildren by playing games such as Scattegories, Bingo, Boggle, and cards. He also made the best sloppy joes, grew the tastiest tomatoes and cucumbers, and crafted the finest root beer floats. Poppie enjoyed scouring toy shelves with Cheryl looking for the loudest and most obnoxious toys to present to his great grandchildren every Christmas. Poppie left a legacy of love with all of his beautiful granddaughters and onery grandsons. Mr. Froman was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia “Phyllis” Froman, his parents, Guy and Gertrude Froman, his sister Libby Hargrove, his brothers Bob Froman, David Froman, Ronnie Froman, and Donnie Froman, and his infant granddaughter, Eden Nichols. Mr. Froman is survived by his three children: Cheryl Bagnell and husband James of Miami, Oklahoma; Chief John P. Froman and wife Meleen of Miami, Oklahoma; and David F. Froman and wife Agnes of West Hartford, CT. He is also survived by his brother, Bill Froman and his wife Linda of Wichita Falls, TX and his five loving grandchildren Brittany Froman of Miami, Oklahoma; Courtney McCartney and her husband Brad of Kiefer, Oklahoma; Amanda Jones and her husband Braxdon of Oronogo, Missouri; Leslie Towle and her husband Gaylan of Guthrie, Oklahoma; and Mishikinakwa and his wife Aruzhan Froman of West Hartford, Connecticut. Mr. Froman is also survived by his eight great-grandchildren Hailey, Easton, Ella, TJ, Landon, Rhett, Bryson, and Paxton and many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami. Services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami, OK. Reverend Geoff Buffalo will officiate. Interment will be in the Peoria Tribal Cemetery, east of Miami. Pallbearers will be Braxdon Jones, Brad McCartney, Davey Froman, Gaylan Towle, Mishi Froman, James Bagnell, Eddie Degner, and Greg Forkum. Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Mr. Froman’s Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.

John Edward Froman

April 16, 1937 - September 4, 2025