Jimmie Lee Runnels of Heavener, Oklahoma was born April 10, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Gerald Runnels, Sr. and Rosalie (Rowlette) Runnels and passed away April 13, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 74.
He is survived by:
His wife:
Eva Darlene Runnels of the home
A daughter:
Janet Waggoner of Heavener, Oklahoma
A step-daughter:
Rikki Knight and husband Sam of Summerfield, Oklahoma
Two sisters:
Sharon Runnels of Hartford, Arkansas
Linda Runnels of Hodgen, Oklahoma
A nephew:
Phil Sanchez of Hodgen, Oklahoma
Numerous other relatives and a host of many friends
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Runnels, Sr. and Roselie (Rowlette) Runnels; his late wife of 38 years, Jackie Runnels; and two brothers, Gerald Runnels, Jr. and Clifford L. Runnels.
Jimmie was a long-time resident of the area and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was a retired Minister, a certified Plumber, and worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Texas. Jimmie and Eva married on April 17, 2019. He loved spending time sitting on his front porch with his family and friends and sharing the Word of God. His favorite hobbies were making fishing lures and watching movies.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Paul Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in Hodgen Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be from Noon until 8:00 p.m., Thursday and 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Friday. The family will have visitation with friends on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: John Fox, Tim Necker, Terry Ray, Steven Robinson, Phil Sanchez, and David Yoder.
Visitation
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, April 16, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937
Funeral Service
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday, April 17, 2021
10:00 AM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937