Paul William Smith

In Loving Memory of
Paul William Smith “Big Paul” 1928-2018


Paul William Smith, 90 of Okmulgee joined his Lord and heavenly family on Monday, October 22, 2018 in his home Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Paul was born on April 24, 1928 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.

Paul was married to his wife Evalynn, for 56 years and raised 3 children. They both loved music, she loved to sing and he loved to play the harmonica. He was playing his harmonica even though he was 90 years old. He was happy to play for everyone.

Paul never met a stranger. He lived a full active life on the go all the time. He was a true fighter. He didn't back down from anyone. He always stood up for himself and other’s around him. He was a very strong and smart man. He worked very hard in his younger years at the city of Okmulgee. He ran the old Sinclair gas station on Oklahoma Street South end of town. The people in the neighborhood was family to him. He also loved spending time with his family at home while working on cars, talking about his fighting days, dancing, & playing his harmonica.

Survivors include daughter Carolyn Ann Smith-Eslick and her husband Eric Eslick. Paul had 5 grandchildren Charlie Brown Smith, Shannan Michelle Smith, Mark Wesley Rogers, Andy Mays and Megan Mays. He had several great-grandchildren Kylie, Kinzie, Harlie, and Charlie II, Quila, Devon, Brayden, Kiersten, Darien, Josh, Serenity, Tucker, Tessa, Madison, Trey, Cody & 1 great-great-grandchild Brooklyn.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents William “Walter” Smith and Lucy Sedelia (Smith) Smith. His wife Evalynn Potter Smith, daughter Sharon Kay Smith, son Paul Wayne Smith, his siblings, sisters Fern Carpenter and Margaret and Betty Smith, and four brothers Clotis, Harley, Hershel, Wendel, Charles, Jack Smith, twins Walter and William Smith. He had nieces, nephews, cousins and many others he loved very much.

Rest in peace beloved. Job well done on earth now enjoy what you deserve, Heaven with your purest loved ones. Dance and play your harmonica loud enough so we can hear it, we will be listening for that beautiful sweet sound. We've seen your pure heart on earth. Thank you for giving us your best, you were a very rich man and you gave us your best inheritance “love”. We will always hold you in our hearts. You will always be loved and missed dearly. We are releasing you. Fly High.

A visitation will be 10 AM - 2:00 PM Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Schaudt’s Okmulgee Funeral Service Chapel with the funeral to follow at 2:00 PM Monday, October 29, 2018 at Schaudt’s Okmulgee Funeral Service Chapel (220 S. Alabama Ave. Okmulgee, OK). Services are entrusted to Schaudt Okmulgee Funeral Service.