Roy Donald Carmack, Sr.

 

Graveside Service for Roy Donald Carmack Sr., 93 of Poteau, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma with Reverend Jim Cook, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home

He was born on August 14, 1928 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Bertha (McClure) Carmack  and Rube Carmack and passed away the way he wanted, at home in his sleep on March 12, 2022 in Poteau, Oklahoma. Roy was preceded in death by the love of his life Nona Carmack and a son Roy "Butch" Carmack Jr. Roy was a veteran of 3 wars and was a recipient of the Medal of Valor. He was a Electrician and a avid golfer, but most relished title was dad and "Gpa". The simplest pleasures in life gave him great joy. Roy loved it when any of the kids came over or when his favorite granddog, Peanut ran in the house straight in his lap. Many thanks to the staff of Mays and Heart of Hospice.

Survivors are: his daughters, Carol Drum and husband Vaughn, Susan Group and husband Mike; grandchildren Shay Riley, Adam Carmack, Alesha Gouker, Shawn Tautfest, and Casey Carmack; great grandchildren, Brandon Forrest, Nathan Riley, and Braxton Gouker.

Viewing will be Sunday 12pm - 8pm, the family will greet friends from 4pm - 6pm Sunday at the funeral home.