Funeral Service for Arthur Thomas Heavener, 87 of Cameron, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with David Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Slatonville Cemetery in Slatonville, OK under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Artrhur was born on August 9, 1936 in Midway, OK to Mamie Beatrice (Reece) Heavener and Thomas Nathuel Heavener and passed away on July 29, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his Parents; wife Meredith Heavener; daughter Jo Christine Miles and husband James Lee Miles; son-in-law Christopher Lynch; brother Dale Eugene Heavener and wife Evelyn; and sister Shirley Wofford.
Arthur loved ranching, working his cattle, gardening, and just being outdoors. He worked for AOG, and then the water department where he later retired.
Survivors include his son Arthur Thomas Heavener, Jr. and wife Lisa; daughter Jacqueline Sue Lynch; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister Brenda Lowe and husband Eric; brother Gary Heavener; sister-in-law Sherry Branstetter; special niece Gwenda Heavener; dear close friends Gary, Debbie, and Tyson; Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones, and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jeffery Heavener, Nicholas Heavener, Zachary Heavener, Rick Heavener, Mason Heavener, and Tyson Vantrease.
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