Paul Stealey

Paul J. Stealey, 86, longtime Seminole resident died Saturday, February 21, 2009 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mr. Stealey was born March 31, 1922 in Drumright, Oklahoma to John W. and Laura Ella (Foreman) Stealey. rnrnHe attended school in Beggs, Oklahoma and was raised in the Beggs Assembly of God Church. He loved the Lord first of all and served as a Musician, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, and in many other positions. He was an accomplished musician, playing the piano, guitar and cornet.rnrnHe answered the call of his nation in World Ward II and enlisted into the United States Army Air Corp on October 10, 1942. He later transferred to the United States Army and served at the First Headquarters Company of The Parachute School, United States Army Infantry Center and School, Fort Benning, Ga.rnHe was honorably discharged on December 3, 1945 at Fort Benning, Ga.rnrnHe married the love of his life Donna M. Harvey on August 17, 1947. Their two sons Raymond Jerry and Larry Dean precede him in death.rnrnHe owned the S & S Tank Truck Service in Bowlegs, Oklahoma from 1959 until 1973. The couple then moved to Fort Worth, Texas. He retired as a Class A Machinist from American Manufacturing of Fort Worth, Texas.rnHe served as the Steward of Local 96, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, Helpers and Boilermakers Union, AFL-CIO for 10 years. He was highly valued by his union for his skill in contracts negotiation.rnrnHe served on the Board of Education, Bowlegs Independent School District, Bowlegs, Oklahoma for 9 years.rnrnPaul was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the LoyalrnOrder of Moose Fraternal Organization. He was a member of Fort Worth Lodge 1100 where he served two terms as Lodge Governor. He Also served for many years in various offices: Past Governor, Prelate, Trustee, Inner Guard, Ritual Chairman, and as Prelate on the Lodge Ritual Team. He received the Fellowship Degree in May of 1982. He received the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, which is the highest degree awarded by the Loyal Order of Moose Fraternal Organization, on June 3, 1989.rnrnHe is survived by his wife Donna of the home, daughter-in-law Patricia Harper Stealey of Shawnee, and 6 grandchildren; Steven J. Stealey of Oklahoma City, Beverly Ann Stealey Deckard and husband Raymond Deckard of Bethany, Lisa Lynette Stealey Tetreault and husband David Tetreault of Austin, Texas, Brian Dean Stealey of Houston, Texas and Paula Jean Weaver and husband Jim Weaver of Oklahoma City, and Amy Rae Stealey Swift and husband Randell Swift of Norman. rnrnHe had 13 great grandchildren who survive him; Samantha, Samuel, Devan, Kimberli, Timothy, Garrett, Jake, Lauren, Ashley, Patty, Jolene, Jamie and Luke. rnrnAlso surviving him is one sister, Pearl Stealey Davis and husband Owen of Prague, three nieces; Rebecca Lynn Davis Woodard and husband Darrell Woodard, Phyllis Ann Davis and Susan Seal, and six nephews; Robert Owen Davis III and wife Glennyce, Phillip Soule and wife Rosy, Randy Soule and wife Brenda, Jim Shull, John Shull and wife and Bill Davis. rnrnHe was preceded in death by his two sons, his mother and father, three sisters, Sybil Soule, Myrtle Hewitt, Elsie Virginia Stealey, and one brother; Raymond Seal Stealey. rnrnFuneral services will be held at Swearingen Funeral on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10:00a.m. with Rev. Gary Pollard, Pastor of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church officiating. Interment will follow at Beggs City Cemetery in Beggs, Oklahoma. rnrnPallbearers will be Steven J. Stealey, Brian D. Stealey, Raymond G. Heckard Jr., Randell D. Swift, David S. Tetreault and Jim Weaver. rnrnrn Funeral Information: February 24, 2009, 10:00 AM