Visitation:
Sunday01-Aug-2010
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mallory Spiro

Service:
Monday02-Aug-2010
10:00 a.m.
Spiro Multipurpose Building/New Gym

Cemetery: 
New Hope Cemetery

Clergy:
Reverend Larry Smith

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John P. Christian

65 Yrs. old
Spiro, Oklahoma

John P. Christian of Spiro, Oklahoma was born November 10, 1944 in Fort Smith,
Arkansas to Eddie and Ellen Rovilla (Stinner) Christian and passed away July 28,
2010 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 65.

He is survived by;
Wife, Peggy of the home

Two Daughters
Jami Hamby of Spiro, Oklahoma
Christy Oehlschlager and husband Ronnie of Poteau, Oklahoma

One Son
John Cody Christian of Spiro, Oklahoma

One Brother
Eddie N. Christian and wife, Betty of Fort Smith, Arkansas

4 Grandchildren
Jonessa Hamby, Aaron Hamby, David Oehlschlager and Susan Oehlschlager

He was a member of PRCA, USTRA, World Series Team Roping Assn., Coors
Original Assn., Gold Card holder of International Pro Rodeo Assn., President of
Spiro School Board for 20 years and a member of the United Methodist Church.



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My heart goes out to the Christian family. He was a great mentor and a great man. My family has been blessed to have called him a friend. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you in this difficult time.
Blanket, Jenny & Kelsey Allen
11-Aug-2010 04:46 PM
My condolences to Christy and Cody and family. John will be missed by many that were fortunate to have known him. He was generous and caring. John was John and there was no guessing about where he stood and who he was. May the Lord comfort you in this time.
Karen Stroud
03-Aug-2010 01:35 AM
John was a kind and generous friend, and he will be greatly missed.
John Delk
02-Aug-2010 08:49 PM
Cody and Christy, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stacey Ridenhour
02-Aug-2010 09:58 AM
You don't meet men like john every day,he was a good man with a big and caring heart. john will be missed by so many, RIP big guy.
sam gillion
02-Aug-2010 08:39 AM
John was a great man and a friend we could always count on. First to offer a hand, and never expecting more than a Thank You. I feel blessed to have known him and am glad I could call him a friend. I will miss his presence and warm smile in so many ways, and my life is richer for having known him for the 30 years I did. RIP John, you have earned it. Love to both Christy & Cody, you were lucky to have such a wonderful man to call Dad.
Anonymous
01-Aug-2010 11:55 PM
It was our privilege to have known John. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The Stipes Families
The Stipes Families
01-Aug-2010 10:53 PM
Cody, so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.
KM
01-Aug-2010 10:32 PM
John was one of the best men I have ever meet. He has made my cousin Peggy so happy. Rest in Peace.
Kaye Elmore
01-Aug-2010 08:52 PM
John was an awesome man & he will surely be missed by family, friends & acquaintances; as well as all of the Spiro community. You are in our prayers.
Linda S. McClure(Goldsborough)McKean
01-Aug-2010 01:18 PM
We appreciate all John did for the Spiro School system. He was a good man and dedicated lots of time to making sure the people of Spiro had a school in which they could be proud. To the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Kasandra Lovell
01-Aug-2010 12:13 PM
I am the widow of Denny Meyers John and Denny worked together years ago for Dean Bedford and John will be missed by all
Mona Meyers
01-Aug-2010 09:48 AM
I thought the world of this man. He has helped me out a lot with my own ropings. God Bless his family.
Cody Beene
31-Jul-2010 07:41 PM
John was a good man. I admired him and enjoyed being around him. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM!
Petty
31-Jul-2010 06:47 PM
My heart goes out to the family. The loss is great and John will be missed by many of us
Bruce Williams
31-Jul-2010 10:27 AM
Learning to team rope at John's ranch are some of the best memories from living in Oklahoma. He'd put you on his best horses, favorite ropes, and run a pretty good steer in now and then, just to test your ability. Avoiding his dog "Ringo" was a full-time job for me, which amused John tremendously! He certainly enjoyed a good laugh! There will never be another John Christian...
SARALYN DELK
31-Jul-2010 08:57 AM
I have know john for years and grew up around. you will be missed my prayers or here for the family and friends.
Barbar Luckenbaugh & April Gipson
30-Jul-2010 09:44 PM
A dear friend. We will miss him. remember this his entry fees ,have been paid in full. god bless. B.T.
Bruce-Rayeleen Thompson
30-Jul-2010 09:00 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Bill and Kay George
30-Jul-2010 06:52 PM
Jami we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless
Harold & Jane Sanders
30-Jul-2010 06:02 PM
Dear Family: I am sad to hear of John's passing. My prayers are with all of you as you grieve his passing. Henry Don
Don Christian
30-Jul-2010 02:09 PM
So sorry to hear about John. He was a true friend to everyone and showed how much by helping everyone in need. He will always be missed. Ropings just won't be the same without him. We will really miss seeing him. Thinking of all of you and have you in our prayers.
Larry & Nancy James
30-Jul-2010 01:05 PM
Sweet Peggy, it is so hard to lose a loved one but just remember the good times you had with John. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you. I love you!
Billie Adams
30-Jul-2010 12:50 PM
JAMIE, CODY & CHRISTY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OVER THE 40 YEARS WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS WITH A WONDERFUL MAN. YOU CAN BE PROUD TO CALL HIM DAD. WE WILL MISS HIM BUT WILL SEE HIM AGAIN SOME DAY. DONNA, DWIGHT & DESTRY GRAHAM
DONNA, DWIGHT & DESTRY GRAHAM
30-Jul-2010 11:26 AM
Dear Peggy & Family, I am your Uncle Roy McAlvain's (Meme's brother)grand daughter. We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick & Dawna Sisti
30-Jul-2010 11:25 AM
God needed the perfect man to help with a big team roping in Heaven and he knew that John would be the perfect man to handle it. That is why he was called home.
Louise Statham Brewer
30-Jul-2010 11:25 AM
Hello to Peggy and family: I do not know if you will remember us or not, but I (|Curtis)am a cousin, being the younger son of Lois McAlvain Pugh who was "Aunt" Neva's 1st cousin. We have been concerned for you and have been praying for all of you that God might make His free grace known to you during this time. Curtis and Janet Pugh Bocsa, Romania
Curtis and Janet Pugh
30-Jul-2010 10:52 AM
Jami, I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family. If you need anything you know I am here for you.
Missy Branum
30-Jul-2010 10:28 AM
Christy and Cody know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I can't make it up there but you guys know how much I thought of mom and dad. I will always remember when mom died and we got home and the first thing dad told us was when we look up at night we will have an angel looking down on us. Well now we have all 4 of them watching over us. LOVE YOU GUYS! your sister Belinda
Belinda Copeland Self
30-Jul-2010 10:13 AM
To Peggy and all the family: Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I am so sorry. I am a great-granddaughter of Polk McAlvain; granddaughter of Florence McAlvain Thomas; and daughter of Doris Thomas Childers Loftin. Your family will be in my prayers. Sincerely, Mary Ann Childers
Mary Ann Childers
30-Jul-2010 09:49 AM
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Nick & Somer Simmons
30-Jul-2010 09:33 AM
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Hank Snow
30-Jul-2010 07:25 AM
John was always the same. For 40 years that my family and I have been around him, he cared for people and he would always see the best of someone.Always wanting to help people in need and always did his best doing it too.I am going to miss him. Your friend always, Kathy Cox
Kathy Cox
29-Jul-2010 11:47 PM
It was always a blessing and a bright moment in the day when I saw John at the ropings. I will miss him too. May God bless you and keep you.
David Trammell
29-Jul-2010 09:33 PM
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brent lawrence and family
29-Jul-2010 09:24 PM
Many Many times I have been at ropings at John's home. His calling on this earth was to try make everyone he knew feel like family, and what a great job he did. This man has touch many people in one way or another and it was for the good every time. John you were loved more than you know and we will greatly miss you.
LaDale McIntosh Compton
29-Jul-2010 09:09 PM
We were so blessed that God allowed our paths to cross with John.He will live on in our hearts. His time on earth was way too short. He touched so many lives in his journey,including ours.The world was a better place to have him in it and anyone who knew him was surely blessed.Now he's roping in that beautiful arena in Heaven and smiling down on us. Rest in Peace, Good Friend.
Jim & Debbie Ashley
29-Jul-2010 09:05 PM
Our thoughts are with the family. Sorry to hear about John.
Gary & Pandy Gargus
29-Jul-2010 07:51 PM
John was a giving, caring man with a huge heart. He will be greatly missed by all. Condolences to the family and friends..
Budge & Samantha Herbert
29-Jul-2010 03:32 PM
We want to send our condolences and to let you know that the family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless....
Aaron & Tammy Baker
29-Jul-2010 03:10 PM
If more people in this world had the kind heart that John did it would be a much better place to live. He loved his family and friends unconditionally. We have some great memories of John.
Terry and Phil Sanders
29-Jul-2010 02:47 PM
What an amazing man...he will truly be missed. There is a huge place in this industry that won't likely be filled. He was a good man, generous and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with the ones left behind. When you lose a man like John, you have to do your level best to make him proud until you get to see him again. Cody- Take care of yourself and keep in touch.
Rachel Gooch-Ganzkow
29-Jul-2010 02:45 PM
John, you will be forever missed, but not forgotten. We are so glad to have been touched by your friendship during our old Spiro roping years and as a classmate. May you rest in peace, dear friend.
Shelby & Nancy Campbell
29-Jul-2010 02:44 PM
Such a sad day, and i am truly sorry for the void left in your lives. John had a very giving and un-selfish heart and will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Christy, Ronnie and your kids, Cody and Jami also.
Kaci Sargent
29-Jul-2010 02:26 PM
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29-Jul-2010 02:09 PM



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