Emery L. Rooney

Emery L. Rooney, 90, of Panama, OK passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 in Ft. Smith, AR He was born December 22, 1918 in Fidelity, AR to John E. & Adelia (Bagley) Rooney. Emery was retired from the Civil Service. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He was on the Battleship Maryland when it was bombed in Pearl Harbor. He was an excellent carpenter. He liked fishing, hunting, listening to gospel music, and building things. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Hazel Rooney of Panama, OK; sister, Johnnie Monks of Stockton, CA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. David Nolan officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK Pallbearers were Eddie Seaton, Harlan Hale, Dewayne Seaton, Randy Smith, Hayden Byrd, & Ricky Darneal. Honorary pallbearer was Jim Pendergrass.