Harold Dean "Joe" Underwood of Heavener, Oklahoma was born May 18, 1948 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Cecil and Nadine (Essman) Underwood and passed away August 12, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 71.
He is survived by:
Three daughters:
Geraldine Page of Heavener, Oklahoma
Donna McDaniel of Heavener, Oklahoma
Nellie Reed of Howe, Oklahoma
Two sons:
David Tolleson of Heavener, Oklahoma
Jimmy Tolleson of Heavener, Oklahoma
Two sisters:
Geraldine Stanley of Oak Grove, Louisiana
Kathy Hollan of Black Fork, Arkansas
Two brothers:
Bobby Underwood of Bates, Arkansas
Cecil "Butch" Underwood of Heavener, Oklahoma
14 grandchildren
25 great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Nadine Underwood; his wife Dorothy Underwood; one daughter, Helen Foster; three brothers, Carol Gene Underwood, Donald Ray Underwood, and Jerry Lee Underwood; and one grandchild, Billy Joe Underwood. Joe was of the Christian faith and loved hunting and camping at Wister Lake. He also loved spending time with family, friends, grandkids, and loved country music. Joe had a heart of gold and never closed his door to anyone.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2019 Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Charlie Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Hontubby Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be Bryce Tolleson, Brayden Tolleson, Justin Page, Cris Grey, Jay Stanley, and Landon Ragain.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Donnie Underwood, Joe Lee Braziel, Ricky W. Brown, Sr., Chevy Ragain, Andrew Hollan, and Dusty Hollan.
Viewing will be from noon until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, and 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday.
Funeral Service
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, August 16, 2019
2:00 PM
17 Meadowbrook Dr
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937