Allen Daniels, 86, of Poteau, passed from this life into his eternal home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. After years of battling Parkinson’s Disease, he died peacefully at St. Johns Hospital in Tulsa while surrounded by loved ones. Allen was born September 7, 1934, in Tinsman, AR, to H.C. & Annie (Shook) Daniels. He spent his early years in Thornton, AR, where he graduated from high school before beginning his 41 year career with Alltel Telephone Company. He retired from Alltel as the Vice President of the Oklahoma-Texas Region. On June 11, 1955, he married Ann Garner. Soon afterward they began their family which grew to include three children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Allen is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Daulton Daniels; his sister & brother-in-law, Odessia & J.B. Ethridge; and his daughter, Terri Henry.
Survivors include his wife, Ann; his children, Ted & wife Gina Daniels and Tammy & husband Stan Fowler; his grandchildren, Katy & husband Kyle Walls, Yvonne & husband Guy Keller, Hannah & husband Jake Fletcher, Hardy Fowler, Holly & husband Josh Crase, and Allen C. Daniels; great grandchildren, Ryan & Allison Walls, Elliot & James Keller; other relatives, loved ones, and friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Poteau, with Phil McGehee, Troy George & Carlos Aguilar officiating. Burial is to follow at Oakland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you please make contributions to the International Mission Board, the Gideons, or the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
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MY WIFE AND ALLEN'S WIFE ANN ARE GARNER COUSINS. WE THREE ATTENDED FORDYCE, AR HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER DURING THE 1950s. ALLEN WENT TO SCHOOL TEN MILES AWAY AT THORNTON, AR. SO, WE HAVE HAD A LONG FAMILY AND FRIEND RELATIONSHIP, CONTINUED TILL HIS DEATH THIS WEEK. RECENTLY, THEY VISITED US WITH DAUGHTER TAMMY. ALL ENJOYED A MEAL AT NEAL'S RESTAURANT HERE IN SPRINGDALE, AR. ALLEN COMMENTED TO ANN, “ THAT'S THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN I'VE EVER EATEN. IT WAS FRIED IN AN IRON SKILLET WITH CRISCO, FOR WHICH THE RESTAURANT IS NOTED, OVER SIXTY YEARS HERE. THAT WAS OUR LAST OUTING TOGETHER. WE WILL MISS ALLEN, A KIND MAN, LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
Sorry to hear about Mr. Daniels passing away
So sorry to learn of Allen's passing and offer my sincere condolences to Ann and family. I first met Allen when I started work at Allied Telephone in Fordyce a few short weeks before graduating from high school in 1961. My thoughts and prayers will be with Ann and family in the coming days. May our Jesus give each of you peace and comfort in the coming days.
I learned of Allen's death tonight, July 20, when I read Tammy's FaceBook post.
I cannot attend Allen's Celebration of Life service July 21, but I would be there if I could.
My heart goes out to Allen's family while my prayers go out to God for each family member.
Our God of All Comfort will continue to help you in your grief as only He can.
Love and prayers,
Janet
Crescent, Oklahoma
Ann.....I am glad that we got to talk several times in the last few days. Be assured of our prayers for your family. You did good....you honored Allen in life and you will do that today at his memorial service....."God is mindful and cares for your needs." Psalm 8:4.....Randy&Linda
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