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Harold Kirkes Obituary

Harold Eugene Kirkes
August 6, 1944 - July 31, 2021



Harold "Buddy" Eugene Kirkes, age 76, of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life on July 31st 2021 in Wilburton, Oklahoma at Tidwell Living Center. Harold was born on August 16th, 1944 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Lola Vern (Potts) and Robert Kirkes. He lived in the Atoka, Coalgate area for 20 years. He worked many years in construction and 16 years for Purina as a sales representative. Harold was an avid fisherman, enjoyed coon and deer hunting and showing dogs. Harold will be dearly missed by all whom knew him.

Harold is survived by his children, Ray Allen Lawrence and wife Teretha of Elgin, OK, and Angie House of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Ricky Lawrence, Garren Lawrence, Delani Lawrence, and Brett Wantland; great grandchildren, Grayson Lawrence and Clayton Lawrence; sisters, Juanita Angel and husband Ellis of Buffalo Valley, Judy Kirkes of Tuttle, Helen Lenz and husband Tom of Parksville, MD; brother, Jerry Kirkes and wife Vera Kirkes of Minco, OK, as well a special friend Susan, and numerous extended family.

Harold is preceded in passing by his parents, Robert and Lola Kirkes; wife of 38 years, Janet Kirkes; siblings, Harvey Kirkes, Mark Kirkes, Eddy Kirkes and Kathy Burkhart.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Lawrence, Garren Lawrence, Jeff Angel, Martin Kelly, Bo Kirkes, Delani Lawrence

Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Fairless, David Burkhart, Ellis Angel, and Brett Wantland.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 6th, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina, Oklahoma.

Graveside services will be on Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Choctaw Veteran's Cemetery in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma with Bro. Josh Bull officiating. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service of Talihina, Oklahoma.

Lot of great memories of Harold Kirkes. He was Mr. Purina to many of us and always great to talk with. I spent a couple days at his place in Oklahoma with he and Janet and enjoyed it a lot.

PRAYERS FOR HE AND FAMILY

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HOME OF 2010 HIGH SCOREING REDBONE FEMALE, DUAL CH Y2KD, #7 REPRODUCING RED FEMALE
NT.Ch. WINNER AT REDBONE SEC. 2008
3RD PL. NT.CH. 2009 BATTLE OF BREEDS AT ADA OKLA.
4TH PLACE R.Q.E 2010
2ND PLACE OVERALL AT ZONE 4 AND DOUBLE CAST WINNER 2010
WENT TO 2010 WORLD HUNT
AMERICAN REDBONE ASSOCIATION HIGH SCOREING REDBONE FEMALE OF THE 2010 WORLD HUNT
OVERALL HI SCOREING DOG AT 2010 BBCHA BLUE TIC SECTIONAL
GR.NT.CH. AT 12 and A HALF
MADE-EM SEE RED

Harold was one of those guys that i always looked forward to visiting with . A very nice and polite fella.

I spent many a nights at Harold and Janet's house growing up. They were some of the best people you could ask for. They were some of the best friends my family and I had. I will sure miss Harold. Last week when I talked to him on the phone he said he was ready to go and see Janet again. At least I know one day I will see him again.