Jim Kersh

Jimmy Allen Kersh, 73, of Shady Point, OK passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Shady Point.  Jim was born April 24, 1946 in Shady Point to Allen & Lorene (Morris) Kersh.  Jim loved spending time with family and his church family.  He spent most of his life working on old cars.  He worked for the LeFlore County D.A.’s office for many years.  He attended Calhoun Baptist Church.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents and son, Shawn Kersh.

Survivors include his wife Diana; son & daughter in law, Kevin & Nyomi Kersh of Jewell, IA; daughter, Jennifer Renteria of Shady Point, OK; daughter in law, Karin Kersh of Inverness, FL; grandchildren, Jordan, Camrin, Brycen Kersh of FL, Jace & Jaylind Renteria of Shady Point, Dylan & McKenzie Kersh of  IA;  siblings & spouses, Rufus & Agnes Kersh of Poteau, OK, Dolphis & Evalyn Fout, Frank & Bert Wiles of Shady Point, Leon & Jean Garner of Broken Arrow, Evert & Dephnia Stacy of Poteau, Howard & Patsy Kersh of Rock Island, Larry & Debra Kersh of Hugo, Wayne & Paulette Kersh of Monroe; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Jim Cook & Brant Toney officiating.  Interment will follow at Shady Point Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Chad Cooper, Wendall Giles, Wade Burlew, Bryce Holt Kyle Holt, Zac Buchert.  Honorary pallbearers will be Chesley Weaver, Wayne, Howard, Rufus & Larry Kersh, Leo Ritter.

          The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and family.