Obit of Harkey, Wendell - McCurtain County, Oklahoma

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::Waston Memorial Cemetery--Oak Hill OK

M&M Everlasting Memorial   

Wendell Cyle Harkey, local business man, passed away Monday, June 14, 
2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Wendell is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ellen Harkey of the 
home; one son and daughter-in-law, Gray and Rebecca Harkey; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Misty and Jerry Stafford and Brandy and 
Sherman Hickerson; eight grandchildren; Cyla, Carlin and Cutler 
Stafford, Ty and Sloan Hickerson, Kaitlyn, Madison and Konner Harkey, 
all of Broken Bow.

An army veteran, Wendell served as a Sgt. E-5 in Vietnam. He received 
the Purple Heart for wounds received in action; the Bronze Star for 
meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces 
and The Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in 
aerial flight and served with distinction as one of the original 
'Blue Ghosts' with the 8th Cavalry, F Troop.

Wendell attended the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church where he 
served as a deacon and song leader.

Also surviving Wendell are his mother, Annie Lee Harkey; two 
brothers, Lee Harkey and Norris with wife Glenda Harkey of Broken 
Bow; one sister, Ivadell and husband Lyndon Plemmons of Battiest; two 
sisters-in-law and husbands, Florence and Marcus Huddleston and Janie 
and Paul West; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a 
host of friends.

Arrangements under the direction of Norwood-Coffey-Leonard Funeral 
Home in Broken Bow, OK.

Other: Born: August 10, 1946
           Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery
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