Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Grady C. Ollie Sr.

Grady C. Ollie Sr, 91, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008 in Poteau, OK. Grady was born on April 9, 1947 in Calhoun, Oklahoma to George & Jesse Lee (Monks) Ollie. Grady was a member of First Baptist Church of Poteau, OK. He had also served as a deacon Panama First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Army, a Mason, past president of the Mid America Lumber Association; and a partner in Ollie Lumber Company. His beloved wife Doris preceded him in death in 2001. Grady is survived by a daughter & a son in law, Dolores & Larry Brown of Poteau, OK; a son & daughter in law, Grady (Sub) & Judy Ollie of Fort Smith, AR; grandchildren, David F. Ollie of Hot Springs, AR, Brenda Ollie of Fort Smith, AR, Brent Brown Sr. of Cameron, OK & Kendra Haggard of Tahlequah, OK; his great grandchildren, Brent Brown Jr., Zane Chunn, Olivia Ollie, & Elisabeth Haggard. A sister & brother in law, Bernice & Jack Johnson of Stigler, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Grady were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Poteau, OK with the Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Interment followed the services at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were RL Sockey, Mike Pritchett, Bert Corr, Bob Dorey, John Williamson, Bob Lindstrom & Ovil Brand. Honorary pallbearers were First Baptist Church Deacons.

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