Saturday, February 14, 2009

Paul Athel Deere

Paul A. Deere, 95, of Wister, OK passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in Poteau, OK. Paul was born November 3, 1913 in Gilmore, OK to Robert & Lila (Barnes) Deere. He was a retired farmer & rancher. He was a member of Summerfield Baptist Church since 1953. He loved to fish & hunt. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jo Haskell (Baker) Deere; 3 brothers, Roy L., Ulrus & Haskell; sister, Nellie McAlester & his parents. Survivors include his daughter, Joanne Davis of Ft. Myers, FL; 2 sons & Daughters in law, James & Bobbie Deere, Bobby Paul & Cindy Deere; 2 sisters, Pearl Abernathy & Opal Klinkenburg; 2 grandsons & their wives, Michael & Sherry, Joe Paul & Cindy; granddaughter, Jamie; 4 great granddaughters, Marcie Jo & husband, Jorge, Breanna, Kacie & Heather; great grandson, James Jackson Barnes; special friend, Hodo Wylie; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services: 2 pm, Monday, February 16, 2009 at Summerfield Baptist Church, Summerfield, OK with Bro. Charles Caughern officiating. Interment will be in Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, OK. Pallbearers: John McAlester, J.E. McAlester, Keith McAlester, J.J. McAlester, A.C. Evans, & Davy Owens. Honorary pallbearer, Dean Gray.

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