Tuesday, March 29, 2011

B. Dale James

B. Dale James, 82, of Shady Point, OK passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 in Shady Point. Dale was born February 25, 1929 in Calhoun, OK to Cornelius & Ella M. (Priest) James. He worked in the oil field. He was a veteran of the US Army. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Travis Reed; great grandson, Jordan Martin; and brother, Hampton James. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ruth James of the home; Daughters & sons in law, Patricia & Neil Donathan of Shady Point, OK, Mona & Kirk Reed of Mountainburg, AR, Ruth & Steve Burrows of Edmond, OK; one son & daughter in law, Robert & Linda James of Shady Point, OK; 8 grandchildren, David Donathan, Shannon Lee, Ashley Goff, Robbin Stockton, Chris James, Stephanie Martin, Stacy Christopher, Joshua Burrows; 13 Great Grandchildren, Steven Lee, Alyssa Lee, Courtney Lee, Joseph Lee, Nickolas Donathan, Kenedi Ross, Izac Goff, Louden Stockton, Kagan Stockton, Dakota James, Jaxon James, Savannah Martin, Aiden Martin; brother & sister in law, Robert & Sue Kennedy of Roland, OK; sister in law, Betty Jo James of Shady Point, OK; 6 special nieces & nephews, Beverly & Harry Killian, Gary James, Danny James, Debbie & Wayne McDonald, Janie & Kevin Sims, Bryan James; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 1 pm, Friday, April 1, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories – Poteau, OK with Rev. Garry Haskins and Rev. Larry Matthiesen. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. David Donathan, Nickolas Donathan, Steven Lee, Chris James, Dakota James, Joshua Burrows, Gary James, Danny James, Bryan James. Honorary pallbearers will be Louden Stockton, Kagan Stockton, Izac Goff, Jaxon James & Aiden Martin. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

1 comment:

Ed and Terry Gass said...

Dear Mona and Kirk our hearts are with you....We never knew your Dad, but we know the "daughter" and only a wonderful man could have created such a wonderful daughter. We will be thinking of you and hoping the smiles he left you with, warm the grief in your hearts.
Love,
Ed and Terry