Paul J. Imotichey

Funeral Services for Mr. Paul J. Imotichey, 73, of Coleman, Oklahoma will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 1:00 p. m. in the Herb Clark Memorial Chapel in Tishomingo, Oklahoma with Pastor Tony Poe officiating, assisted by Mr. Brett Scudder. Interment will follow in the Sandy Creek Cemetery in Fillmore, Oklahoma. Mr. Imotichey passed away on June 13, 2017 at the Alliance Health Center in Durant, Oklahoma. Paul was born on September 13, 1943 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Jonas Imotichey and Josie (Lowery) Imotichey. He grew up in Fillmore and attended Fillmore Indian School and Milburn High School; later graduated from Southestern Oklahoma State University in Durant and the University of Oklahoma. He spent four years in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. He married Betsy Wardwell on December 30, 1982 in Nashville. Paul’s education in the public health field helped him attain several positions in Oklahoma before he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to work in Indian Health Service. He continued to serve Indian people by working at the Native American Indian Association in Nashville, helping all Indians through educational/housing assistance. Paul loved God and served him for over 35 years. He loved his family and the Chickasaw people and was finally able to move back to the Fillmore area after a very long absence. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Yvonne Alberson and Margaret and a brother, Jerry Imotichey. Paul is survived by his wife Betsy, of the home; son, Bradley Imotichey and wife Tracey of Franklin, Tennessee, Jessica Imotichey of Los Angeles, California, Brett Scudder and wife Bobbie of Uganda, Africa; grandchildren, Phoenix, Miko, Hannah, Emma, and Ethan; siblings, Marlene Tims and husband Don of Purcell, Oklahoma, Bob Imotichey and wife Johnnie Lou of Fillmore and Dwight Imotichey and wife Peggy of Fillmore; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Casket Bearers for the service will be: Phoenix Imotichey, Miko Brandon, Jeff Alberson, Michael Imotichey, Vince Downing, Greg Tims and Jay Downing. Honorary Bearers will be: Mike Loper, Larry Callen, Dale Callen and Governor Bill Anoatubby.

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Paul J. Imotichey

December 30, 1943 - June 13, 2017