J Craig Smith, 46, of Wister, OK passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 in Wister. Craig was born on May 26, 1962 in Larned, KS to Martin James & Iva Mae Kershner Smith. Craig married Teresa Byrd, the daughter of Ray & LaQuita Byrd on February 21, 1987 in Larned, KS & they have resided in Wister, OK for the last 22 years. Craig was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He loved all sports especially grade & high school events and cheering on his daughter in all that she did. Craig was employed by Breeden Dodge in Fort Smith, AR. He was an avid hunter & loved golf & the outdoor life.
Craig is survived by his wife Teresa Smith of the home; a daughter Jagan Smith of the home; his parents, Martin & Iva Smith, his grandmother Elma Kershner of Oklahoma City, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends.
Funeral services for Craig were held at 2:00 pm Friday, May 8, 2009 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Reverend Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment followed the services in Maxey Cemetery in Wister with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Brian Barham, Ed Navarro, Jerry Henderson, Ricky Crane, Rocky Crane, Jason Kidd, Jason Adams, & Chris Hamm.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
J Craig Smith
J Craig Smith, 46, of Wister, OK passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 in Wister. Craig was born on May 26, 1962 in Larned, KS to Martin James & Iva Mae Kershner Smith. Craig married Teresa Byrd, the daughter of Ray & LaQuita Byrd on February 21, 1987 in Larned, KS & they have resided in Wister, OK for the last 22 years. Craig was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He loved all sports especially grade & high school events and cheering on his daughter in all that she did. Craig was employed by Breeden Dodge in Fort Smith, AR. He was an avid hunter & loved golf & the outdoor life.
Craig is survived by his wife Teresa Smith of the home; a daughter Jagan Smith of the home; his parents, Martin & Iva Smith, his grandmother Elma Kershner of Oklahoma City, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends.
Funeral services for Craig were held at 2:00 pm Friday, May 8, 2009 at Bethel Baptist Church in Wister, OK with Reverend Clyde Steelman officiating. Interment followed the services in Maxey Cemetery in Wister with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Brian Barham, Ed Navarro, Jerry Henderson, Ricky Crane, Rocky Crane, Jason Kidd, Jason Adams, & Chris Hamm.
As each day drags by I will miss you more and more. Minutes seem like hours without you!
ReplyDeleteIt will be 2 yrs tomorrow since you passed and it seems like yesterday!G.B.N.F.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow you would of turned 50!!!!!..Miss you so much!!!!!
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