On a bright Monday morning in Haskell, Oklahoma, a baby boy was born to Odis and Margaret Ransom. They named him Malcolm Douglas. "Mike," as he was so fondly referred to by many, grew up and received his education in Tulsa. He would go on to graduate from Central High School with the proud Class of 1977.

Mike's junior year in high school was spent in Haskell, where he excelled in basketball leading toward a potential scholarship. But due to leg injuries suffered in an accident, he was unable to play the sport he loved anymore. Mike was liked by many, and loved by all. He was baptized in the Baptist Church of Elk City in 1994.

On the evening of Sunday August 5, 2007 Malcolm Douglas Ransom, Sr. departed his earthly house for a house not made with hands. He was preceded in death by his father Odis, and two brothers, Marvin and Ivan. Remaining to cherish his precious memories: his loving mother, Margaret Ransom, two sons; Malcolm Ransom, JR., and McKenzie Ransom, all of Tulsa, OK., one granddaughter, A'Liayah Ransom, Tulsa, OK., one brother, Jamey Ransom (LaMacia), Tulsa, OK., five sisters; LaTonya Patterson, West Hills, CA., Kerri Ransom, Dallas, TX., Tracy Foreman (Jay) Vancouver, WA., Melesande Rhodes (Rodney) Grand Prairie, TX., and Dagna Ransom, Tulsa, OK., nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and relatives.

Services for Mr. Ransom will be Saturday August 11, 2007 at 10AM in the All Faiths Chapel. Visitation will be Friday from 12Noon to 7PM.