Edward Dee Smith

Funeral services for Edward Dee Smith will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 10:30 AM at the Okemah Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Edward Dee Smith was born December 25, 1938 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Archie Tillman Smith and Julie Ann (Nichols) Smith. He passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his home in Okemah at the age of 75. Mr. Smith was a lifelong resident of Okemah and was a 1957 graduate of Bearden High School. He and Anna Clayton were married October 28, 1963; she preceded him in death November 13, 1990. On February 21, 1992, he and Patricia “Pat” Ann Garrison were married in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Mr. Smith, on January 31, 2000, retired after many years in law enforcement having worked with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. He also worked with the Okemah Fire Department and enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. He also enjoyed bird hunting with his brother in law and best friend, Dolen Swayze. Mr. Smith loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren and was a member of the Okemah Church of Christ. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Debra Vanzant and one brother, Earl. Survivors include his wife, Pat Smith of the home in Okemah; three sons, Mike Bass and wife Tracey of Tulsa, Ed “Skeeter” Smith Jr. and wife Suzy of Okemah and Jonathan Adams and wife Faith of Okemah; one sister, Elvania Swayze and husband Dolen of Okemah; one sister in law, Peggy Smith of Wetumka; nine grandchildren, Kari and Jerrod Weaver, Misti and Jimmy Manning, Brooke and Josh Bright, Ashton Adams, Trace Adams, Sydney Smith, Gracie Smith, Kylie Bass and Brendin Bass; 7 great-grandchildren, Breanna, Jake, Luke, Colt, Hailey, Raylin and Cooper Dee and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Serving as active pallbearers will be, Bobby Green, Terry Swayze, Jerry Swayze, Allen Tyra, Travis Tyra and Swade Johnson. Honorary bearers include: Leland Scrimshire, Bill Green, Mac Smith, Tony Hawkins, Mac Thompson, Robert George, Vance VanHooser, and Bill Tanner. Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Bro. Kelly Bowen and assisted by Bro. Billy Green.

Edward Dee Smith

December 25, 1938 - November 15, 2014