James Lawrence Smedley, 81, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 in Fort Smith, AR. He was born February
11, 1938 in Howe, OK to Martin and Flora (Reed) Smedley. He was preceded
in death by his parents, 3 Sisters Mildred Gutierrez, Wilma Sloan and infant
Laverne; 2 Brothers Hoyt and Joe Smedley.James is survived by his wife Lois (Churchill) Smedley of the home; Son, Brian Smedley; Grandchildren, Tammy Attaway, Sarah Martin, Shannon Smedley; Great Grandchildren, Taylor, Isaac, Isabelle, Isaiah; Sister, JoAnn Wiglesworth; Brother, Coy Smedley; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Pallbearers will be Larry Gregory, Duke Rawls, Scott Martin, Vance Smedley, Josh Barkley, Jimmy Pinkston, Loney Gregory.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 5-7pm.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Evans Memorial Chapel in Poteau, OK. Interment will follow in the Monroe Cemetery.
Uncle James was always so kind and loving to my husband, Wayne Prince, and me. We will miss him so very much. Our hearts go out to Aunt Lois, Brian, and Brian's children, and all the extended family who will miss him as much as we will. Rest in peace, James. You've earned it. We will see you on the other side of the veil.
ReplyDeleteChoctaw Nation Descendant of Patriarch Reverend Joseph Smedley, Son of Martin Luther Smedley & Flora L. Reed, Grandson of George B. Smedley, Mary J. Kirksey, William H. Reed & Arizona C. Pickle, Grt Grandson of John R. Smedley, Hellen M. Brown, Jacob Kirksey, Jane Arledge, Wilson L. Reed, Mary A. Lancaster, Wesley G. Pickle & Rachel M. Towery. Grt Grt Grandson of Patriarch Reverend Joseph Bucknall Smedley, Mary Ann Radcliff, Edward Kirksey, Winifred Youngblood, John Jack Arledge, Mary Eliza Martin, William Redwine Reed, Melitia M. Howington, Isaac Allen Lancaster, Ann Dowdy, Robert Berry Pickle, Sarah Aldridge, Edward Towery & Hannah E. Irvin.
ReplyDeleteMay you find Rest & Renewal Uncle James... You are well Loved & Remembered.
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Your Nephew:
David Charles B-Ware-Smedley TPO, 7th son of Dennis Joseph Smedley & 3rd son of Theresa Leona Ware.
Oh Sarah, So very sorry to hear of papaws passing. Praying for Mamma and your family. Love you all. Linda
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