Kevin Lee Smittle, Sr. of Heavener, Oklahoma was born April 20, 1950 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Billy L. and Nyla Vern (West) Smittle and passed away June 15, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 70.
He is survived by:
His wife:
Vickie Smittle of the home
One daughter:
Melonie Smittle of Heavener, Oklahoma
Two sons:
Lynn Smittle and wife Casey of Poteau, Oklahoma
Kevin Smittle, Jr. and wife Cristie of Heavener, Oklahoma
Two brothers:
Paul Smittle and wife Barbara of Dallas, Texas
Terry Smittle and wife Janie of Pocola, Oklahoma
Special family:
Deana Morrison and husband Marty of Heavener, Oklahoma
10 grandchildren:
Dustin, Blake, Emily, Tyler, Catelynn, Brett, Seth, Trystan, Austin, and Travis
5 great-grandchildren:
Audric, Hudson, Elliott, Alexandria, and Hadlee
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of many friends
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Jace Hamner.
Kevin was a long-time resident of the area, 1968 graduate of Heavener High School, and a member of the Methodist Church. He was a Foreman-Supervisor for JOB Construction, where he has worked for 49 years. He was a hard worker, mentor to his family and friends, kind-hearted, and he never met a stranger. He had a smile that could light up the room. Kevin was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Kevin was loved by so many and will be deeply missed by all whom loved and knew him.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2020 at Heavener First Baptist Church in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Joey Bottoms officiating. Burial will follow in Hontubby Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: His grandsons
Honorary pallbearers will be: Billy Don Hoffman and wife Jodi, Billy Ray Hoffman, Robbie Ellis, Tim Wilson, Butchie Howard, and all of the JOB Construction family.
Viewing will begin at Noon until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday; 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Thursday; and 8:30 a.m. until Noon, Friday at the funeral home.
The family will have visitation with friends on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign Kevin’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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