Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Walter C. "Cotton" Carmack

Walter Charles “Cotton” Carmack, 84, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Talihina, OK. Cotton was born in Poteau, OK on October 30, 1926 to Rube M & Bertha (McClure) Carmack. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving as a SeaBee in World War II. He was a retired teacher, and also retired from the state working as a Health Inspector. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poteau. Cotton was preceded in death by his wife, Aldean Carmack and brother, Ed Gene Carmack. Survivors include his daughters, Kay Carmack of Poteau, OK, Sharon Lea Carmack of Vian, OK; son & daughter in law, Charles Allen & Joyce Carmack of Poteau, OK; brother, Roy Don Carmack of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Lori & Jerry Boblett of Shady Point, OK, Clint & Nina Carmack of Heavener, OK, Caren & Damon Roath of Heavener, OK; great grandchildren, Kayleigh Boblett, Courtney Boblett, Cooper Roath, Tripp Roath & Kameron Carmack; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, July 29, 2011 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clint Carmack, Jerry Boblett, James Vaughn, Damon Roath & Podie Meeks. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

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