James Bennett Spurlock

Integrity Funeral Service
410 E. Trudgeon Street
Henryetta, OK 74437
(918) 652-6600 Fax (918) 652-6602


James Bennett "Jimmy" Spurlock, a lifetime resident of Dewar was born September 25, 1935 in Henryetta to Tilden J. Spurlock Sr., and Bessie Beatrice (Dodge) Spurlock. He passed away peacefully at his home in Dewar on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the age of 75.
He was a graduate of Dewar High School. He married Katherine Jones September 23, 1955 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
Jimmy was an avid fisherman and was unmistakeably one of the biggest OU fans ever. His passion was his family and keeping them close and near him.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Katherine Spurlock of the home,
Two daughters, Kathy Dunham & husband Jay of Henryetta
Jamie Smith & husband Rev. Darin Smith of Glenpool
Eight grandchildren, Johnny Brown of Henryetta
Jerrod Brown & wife Julie of Broken Arrow
Samuel Freistedt & wife Amy of Morris
Crystal Ruth of Henryetta
Brittanee Smith of Henryetta
Hadyn Smith of Glenpool
Darin Smith II of Glenpool
Ellee Smith of Glenpool
Three great-grandchildren, Bentley Brown of Broken Arrow
Allee Thomas of Henryetta
Lincoln Freistedt of Morris
Two brothers, Billy J. Spurlock & wife Patsy of Henryetta
Tilden J. Spurlock, Jr. of Dewar
Two sisters, Beulah Rutland & husband Rev. Floyd Rutland of Dewar
Bonnie Pulliam of Petaluma, California
As well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be, Johnny Brown, Jerrod Brown, Samuel Freistedt, Darin Smith II, Hadyn Smith, & Ron "Ned" Hamilton. Honorary pallbearers will be, Jimmy D. Spurlock, Bill Spurlock, Danne Spurlock, Lewis Bible, Jr., Dennis Bible, & Johnny Hicks.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday and 8am - 8pm Friday, 8am - Noon on Saturday.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Westlawn Cemetery with Rev. Darin Smith & Rev. Matthew Martin officiating. Services are under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.