Friday, July 4, 2014

Roy Tankersley



Roy Uhel Tankersley, 77, of Cameron, OK passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014  in Ft. Smith, AR.  Roy was born August 20, 1936 in  Bishop, TX to Marvin & Jennie (Maple) Tankersley.  He was an  electrician.  Roy was a veteran of the US Navy.  He was preceded in death  by his parents; 5 brothers & his companion, Marlys Thomas. 

Survivors include his daughter, Viki Surratt of Cornelius, OR; son, Marvin Tankersley of Columbus, OH; 2 grandchildren; sisters, Jerry Faye Ward  and Joyce Minks of Pocola, OK; brothers, Wayne Tankersley of Pocola, OK and Paul Tankersley of Cameron, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be  2 pm, Monday, July 7, 2014  in Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola.  Pallbearers  - Paul Michael Tankersley, Michael Barnes, Jimmy Eaton, Dale Pickle, Kyle Ward.  Honorary pallbearer – Dan Surrratt.

The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

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