Urel Lynn Drury of Poteau, Oklahoma was born April 12, 1952 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Manuel and Georgia Ann (Oliver) Drury. He passed away December 1, 2016 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 64.

He is survived by:

His wife:
Kay Drury of 35 years, who was always by his side

One daughter:
Charlean Smith and husband Wayne, Jr. of Poteau, Oklahoma

Two sons:
John Drury and wife Amburr of Malvern, Arkansas
Kyle Drury and wife Whitney of Poteau, Oklahoma

One sister:
Betty Hampton and husband Durwin of Poteau, Oklahoma

Two brothers:
Don Drury and wife Sondra of Collinsville, Oklahoma
Art Drury and wife Stella of Poteau, Oklahoma

Five grandchildren:
Dylan Drury of Malvern, Arkansas
Stephanie and Zack Chandler of Poteau, Oklahoma
Colten Drury of Poteau, Oklahoma
Summer Drury of Pocola, Oklahoma

A special sister-in-law:
Debby and Dixie Kyle of Malvern, Arkansas, whom helped Kay to the end of his journey

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Jean Kunkel and Deredia VanBeber. Lynn was a life-long resident of the area and a member of the Covenant Church in Poteau. He worked as a Toolmaker at Randco Tool and Whirlpool for 40 years. He later was employed at Kenco Plastic. Lynn was also a great knife maker, which he loved doing. The last minutes on earth were his first minutes in Heaven.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Covenant Church in Poteau, Oklahoma with Reverend Keith Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Howe Cemetery in Howe, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Keith Luton, Ryan Guillet, Jeremy Lamb, Terry Manlove, Andy Barnes, Wayne Kersh

Viewing will be from noon until 8:30 p.m., Saturday and 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Sunday. The family will visit with friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.