From The Tulsa World November 23, 2016
Jimmy Dale McNair of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away in his home Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Broken Arrow at the age of 72. He was born June 22, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas to James & Allene (Bezinque) McNair.
He is survived by his three daughters, Christie Meyer and husband, G, of Wichita, Kansas, Cora Natale and husband, Kevin, and Carolyn Wheeler and husband, Brian, all of Broken Arrow; eight grandchildren; Elizabeth, Michael,Jared, Brock, Cailyn, Ava, Bryce and Carly; one brother, David McNair, of St. Louis, Missouri, & one sister, Carolyn Grundy of Dallas, Texas.
Jimmy was a retired tool salesman and a Mason. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1966 with a degree in Education. He enjoyed a short teaching career as a wood shop teacher then went into tool sales. Raising his three daughters was Jim's proudest accomplishment, but when he needed a break from all of the girls in his life, he enjoyed working on old cars, especially old Chevy trucks, and wood working.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday November 25th 2016 at Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home, 222 W. Broadway Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Viewing will be from 10:00-12:30 on Friday November 25th, 2016. Burial will follow at the Okmulgee Cemetery 2017 S. Wood Dr. Okmulgee, OK 74447
Judith (Judi) Fellers
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, Jimmy. Please accept my sincere condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
Kay Ryan (Marsh)
My deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Jimmy. May God bring you comfort during this very sad time.
Gloria Dwyer (Tucker)
I'm so sorry of this sad news. Jimmy and I had such great visit catching up on family news and reminiscing about our Junior High years at the last reunion. I pray all who were his family and friends to remember the favorite moments he spent with you. Rest in peace, Jimmy, knowing you were loved by many and will be missed.
Janice Janzen (Ratts)
Sending Jiimmy's family warm hugs and loving thoughts!
Margaret Dendurent (Meyer)
It is so sad to realize another of our classmates has passed from this life. Jimmy was always a great person. I will be praying for strength and peace for the family.
Margaret (Dendurent) Meyer
Marjorie Wright (Stephans)
Prayers for comfort and blessings to Jimmy's family.
Leroy McMillen
Jimmy McNair and Jerry Watson were buddies at my church (Trinity Methodist) and at Allison Junior High. He was also sitting next to me in 7th Grade home room at Allison. Positive attitude and I could tell that he would do well in life.
Meanwhile, I'm still alive in Fremont, CA. Let's all watch the glucose levels, beer, etc. and stay around for another 10 years.
Happy Holidays,
Leroy McMillen (glenn.mcmillen@gmail.com)
Bonnie Hawkins (Hutchens)
So very sorry to hear about Jimmy. Our class seems to be getting smaller. God Bless him and his family.