Robert D. York Sr., 64, of Panama, passed away Sunday,
April 10, 2005, in Fort Smith, AR. He was born December 30,
1940, in Mesa, AZ to Charles and Mary (Yates) York. He retired
from Whirlpool Corporation after 33 years of service.
His father preceded him in death.
He is survived by his mother, Mary York of Gustine, CA; his
wife of 32 years, Betty York of the home; a daughter, Betty
Elaine Karl and husband Rick of Poteau; three sons, Bobby York
Jr., of Spiro, Billy Adams and wife Doris of Gans, OK; Harold
Adams and wife Carolyn of Fort Smith, AR; one brother; Donald
York and wife Dorothy of Dos Palos, CA and one brother in law
Charles Robison and wife Brenda of Shady Point, OK, four
sisters; Aline Bruner and husband James of Gustine, CA, Mary Lou
Chittenlan and husband Todd of Clovis, CA, Rita Kerr and husband
Bob of Clovis, CA., Glenda Marten of Chanchy, OK, nine
grandchildren; Justin and wife Chavon Adams of Poteau, Matt
Adams of Poteau, Jonathan and Brian Adams of Gans, OK, Tiffany
Jorgensen of Nubin Ridge, OK, T.J. Richard of Nubin Ridge, OK,
Jeramy Cook of Barling, AR, Brandon and Valerie Cook of Gans,
OK, and five great grandchildren, four nephews; Scott and
Charles Robison Jr., Chris and Jim Hudspeth all of OK, one niece
Michelle Robison also of OK, and many nieces and nephews in CA,
11 great nieces and nephews of OK.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Grace Manor
Memorial Chapel in Poteau, with Rev. Jackie Edwards officiating.
Interment will follow in the
New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, OK, under the direction of Grace
Manor Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and
nephews; Justin Adams, Matt Adams, T.J. Richard, Brian Adams,
Jim Hudspeth, Chris Hudspeth, Charles Robison, Jr.
Source: Grace Manor Funeral Home
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