Elvin Eugene McCullah of Howe, Oklahoma was born January 24, 1930 in Welty, Oklahoma to Eugene Lincoln and Roxie Marie (Alley) McCullah and passed away November 25, 2016 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 86. He was surrounded by many loved ones when his Lord and Savior came and took him home. He was united in marriage to Irene (McElyea) McCullah on September 9th, 1949 in Benton AR. Throughout his life he worked at Riggs Tractor 10 years, Boeing Aircraft 10 years, and Johnson Controls in Poteau for 25 years where he retired. Elvin loved his family dearly as well as gardening and his pecan trees. He was a wonderful husband, Dad, grandfather, and provider. He loved Jesus with all his heart and his favorite saying was "all is well."

He is survived:
His wife Irene McCullah of Howe, Oklahoma

Two sons:
Gene McCullah and wife Joanne of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Gerald McCullah and wife Laverne of Poteau, Oklahoma

Two brothers:
Ellis and wife Mary of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Arlis and wife Evelyn of Redfield, Arkansas

Four grandchildren:
Mike Mccullah of Poteau, Ryan McCullah and wife Christie of Shutesbury, Massachusetts, Heather McCullah (Roba) and husband Buck of Talihina, Justin McCullah and wife Kara of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Eight great grandchildren:
Maddie, McKenzie, Mikiah, Mavery, Karlee, Jaycee, Mikala McCullah, Austin Morrison and one special step-great granddaughter Leacie Pratt.

Three great-great grandchildren:
Baylee and Lane Morrison of Heavener, Oklahoma
Kiana McCullah of Fort Smith, Arkansas

Numerous nieces and nephews, loved ones and friends

He was preceded in death by his parents; Gene and Marie McCullah, his brother Eddie and granddaughter Sarah McCullah

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Heavener Pentecostal Church of God in Heavener, Oklahoma with Pastors Cody & Sonya Nix and Kenny & Sarah Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Family

Viewing will be from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Saturday; 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Sunday and Monday; 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Tuesday.