James E. Underwood
1928-2014
James Edward Underwood, 85, of Edmond, OK was born Nov. 24, 1928 in Eldorado, Arkansas to Edward and Effie (Spears) Underwood. After graduating from Eldorado High School, he joined the U.S. Navy during WWII, and after serving he attended Louisiana Tech prior to beginning a long career in the Oil and Gas Industry in sales and management. Jim was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather with a great sense of humor and a passion for life. In addition to being a great family man and friend, he was an avid golfer and was a member of Twin Hills and River Oaks golf courses.
Jim passed on September 20, 2014 in Edmond surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Lurline, of the home; Son, Stephen and his wife Jan Underwood of Edmond; Daughter, Cindy and her husband Joe Spiro of Colorado Springs, CO; Grandchildren, Kelly and husband Josh Crotser; Jake and his wife Kendra Underwood and their two children Brady and Gideon; Bert and his wife Tammy Hughlett and his brother, Earl and his wife Carolyn Underwood. Jim was loved dearly and will be missed.
Services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.
Dear Lurline & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time. We love you!
Ed, Ceci n pups
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My heart goes out to your family. Death is something we will never get use to. In fact, God’s Word refers to death as an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) Very soon our loving Heavenly Father, will remove death once and for all ( Rev 21:4) and give us the opportunity to see our loved ones again here on the earth. (Acts 24:15) If you would like to learn more from the Bible about why we die or why a loving God allows so much suffering & injustice, please feel free to go to jw.org to find some very satisfying answers.