Howard Roger Smith

Howard Roger Smith obituary, Durant, OK

Howard Roger Smith

Howard Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown's Funeral Service - Coalgate on Apr. 11, 2022.

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Howard Roger Smith, a Coalgate resident, was born on December 19, 1942 at Whittier, CA. He passed away on April 2, 2022 at his home in Coalgate, OK at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 14 days. Howard graduated from Brea High School in Brea, California. He was a correctional officer at Mack Alford Correctional Center for 17 years until his retirement. Howard married E. Arlene Logan on October 2, 1982 at Las Vegas, NV. They enjoyed 39 years together. Howard was of the Nazarene Faith. He liked to hunt and fish especially at the Coalgate Lake. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
SURVIVED BY
Wife: Arlene Smith of the home in Coalgate, OK
Daughter: Jessica Riter and husband George of Coalgate, OK
Grandchildren: Zoe, Jasmin and Anthony Riter of Coalgate, OK
Siblings: Tom Smith and wife Debbie of Brea, CA
Nancy Smith of Brea, CA
Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dearly loved friends
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DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Friday, April 8th, 2022
PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Reverend Ken Brown
INTERMENT: Coalgate Cemetery
CASKETBEARERS: George Riter, Jessica Riter, Jo Spears, Raymond Lee Facion, Billy Cohin
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Ron Hampton, Anthony Riter
Family Visitation Thursday 1-3PM
CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: [email protected]. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK
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