Obit for Harry posted by Jan Grooms
Nov 27, 1927 - Jul 14, 2019
ŠThe Stilwell Democrat JournalWednesday, July
24, 2019 Harry Presley was born just
east of Stilwell on Thanksgiving 1924 to John and Inez Presley. Harry
went to be with the Lord on July 14 2019 at the age of 95.Harry was a very humble man
who wanted none of the usual things done for him when he died, no
funeral , no obituary etc. He would never toot his own horn. So this
isn’t a list of his accomplishments or family members etc. by any means,
just a remembrance by a friend who loved him.Harry lived here his entire
life. He graduated from Stilwell High School in 1942. He was baptized in 1950 and
started preaching in 1956 on a fill-in basis. He served in the Korean
conflict and he later also served in Germany where he spent 2 years
preaching. In 1961 he became the full time pastor of Four corners Church
of Christ and served in that capacity until 1986. He was still very
active there while his health permitted.Harry was a good, good man.
He lived to honor his Lord and that was it. Period. He taught Christ ,
he lived Christ and he exemplified the life Christ wants us to live.He “was a great man of
words”. He wrote over 1200 poems over the years , of which some 200 were
put to music. He was a published author and poet. He considered his
poems to be a special Gift of God to glorify Him and to edify mankind.
And they did...every one of them, he shared them freely and they were
the Best. Harry never married, he
never had children. He had many siblings growing up. His church family
was his family. He was blessed to have one of those proverbs 18:24
friends that stick closer than a brother in Rick Ritter and family.The last 10 years of
Harry’s, life he lived at Stilwell Senior Housing where he made many
friends, touched many lives and was known for his tight , heartfelt
hugs. Harry could do the most difficult crossword puzzles in no time
flat, he loved to read newspapers, he loved to watch sports. He knew
every bird, plant and flower and all about them. He was a joy to be
around. He remembered the names of your children and grandchildren and
was tickled to see them. We are left with wonderful memories. He was
deeply loved and is now deeply missed. But we know he has reached the
final home he longed for. Well done my Good and Faithful servant.
Matthew 25:23 Harry Presley, son of John
Presley and Inez (Richardson) Presley, was born November 27, 1924 in
Stilwell, OK and departed this life July 15, 2019 in Fayetteville, AR at
the age of 94 years, 7 months, and 18 days.
Interment was at the
Stilwell City Cemetery.
Harry honorably served his
country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.He obeyed the gospel and
was baptized into Christ September 17, 1950 which began a long and faithful
life in service to the Lord; part of those years as a preacher. In 1960
he re-enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Germany where he had the
opportunity to preach to his fellow servicemen.After his honorable
discharge from the service he began full time minister work for the Four
Corners Church of Christ on December 17, 1961. Harry served as preacher
there for the next 25 years. On December
31, 1986 Harry was forced to retire from full-time preaching due to
health reasons, but continued to teach the Adult Bible Class.
Harry was proceeded in
death by his parents, two brothers; Mel Presley and Jerry Presley, and one
sister; Wanda Goldman.
He is survived by one sister; Delrey Penrose of
Augusta, KS, many nieces, nephews, other family and friends, and a host
of brothers and sisters in Christ who
mourn his passing but rejoice in his gain. Harry was a very talented
writer of poetry and music. He has written over 1200 religious poems
putting some 200 of them to music. Below is a poem written by Harry.
“Well Done”
I know
that soon my weary eyes
Will see
life’s setting sun
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