Joe K. Thomas Jr., 83, of
Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Poteau. Joe K. was born October 1, 1932 in Quinton,
OK to Joe Kenneth Sr. & Evelyn (Rushing) Thomas. He was a veteran of the US Army. Joe K. was a 1950 graduate of Poteau High School. He received his BS at the University of
Oklahoma and his DDS at Kansas City University Dental School. Joe K. practiced dentistry in Poteau for 51
years. He was preceded in death by his
parents & daughter, Amanda Thomas Cole.
Survivors include his wife,
Rita of the home; daughters, Susan Thomas Mixon of Ft. Smith, AR, Katie Hopper
of Poteau, OK; son, Joe Kenneth Thomas III & wife Sonja of Poteau, OK; grandchildren,
Joshua Mixon, Sarah Mixon, Mallory Mixon and John Thomas Cole, Jessika McAllister, Travis McAllister & Kelly McAllister; numerous
cousins; other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Memorial services will be
11 am, Friday, August 26, 2016 at the
First United Methodist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Perkin
officiating. Honorary pallbearers will
be Virginia Stanley, Carol Smith, Buzz Glover, Gary Johnston, & Doug
Sanders Jr.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Patrick Lynch
Public Library which was near and dear to Joe K's heart. Patrick Lynch Public Library, 206 S. McKenna,
Poteau, OK 74953
1 comment:
Mom and I were so sorry to hear of Dr. Thomas' passing. He was such a kind man. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Cheryl Lockhart Felthousen and Mildred Lockhart
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