Jack Howard Michael

Jack Howard Michael, 78, of Pocola, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jack was born on June 15, 1930 in Slaytonville, Oklahoma to Justin & Lenora (Fields) Michael. He was a truck driver. Jack’s parents precede him in death. Jack is survived by his wife, Pat Michael of the home; a son 7 daughter in law, Jack & Cathy Michael of Poteau, OK; 2 grandsons & their wives, Jessie & Toni Michael of Pocola, OK & Jeremy & Stacy Michael of Bonanza, AR; a great granddaughter, Jacqulynn Michael; his brother, Pete Michael of Slaytonville, AR; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Jack were held at the Life N Christ Church (formerly Solid Rock) in Rock Island, OK at 2:00 pm Friday, December 26, 2008 with the Reverend L.G. Williams, the Reverend Robert Presson, and the Reverend Danny Kennedy officiating. Interment followed the services in Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola, OK. Pallbearers were Jack Michael Jr., Michael Sallys, Jeremy Michael, Jessi Michael, Farrell McCoy, & Ralph Bobbitt.