Harlen W. Fairless

Graveside service for Harlen W. Fairless, 88 of Panama, Oklahoma will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Coalgate Cemetery in Coalgate, Oklahoma. Viewing will be 9am - 7pm Tuesday, February 13, 2024 with the family greeting friends from 5pm - 7pm at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Harlen Wayne Fairless was born on November 23, 1935 in Wardville, Oklahoma to Jerrah Ellen (Meaders) Fairless and Randel Ollie Fairless and passed away on February 10, 2024 in Pocola, Oklahoma. He was married to Lila June Lackey on May 18, 1955, she preceded him in death on September 4, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandchild, Fynley June Biernacki. Harlen was a member of the Church of Christ. He worked for the Oklahoma Highway Department. Harlen was a contract gas well pumper and a rancher. Survivors include his children, Kay and Donny Gollihare, Karen and Alex McCollum, Ray and Joy Fairless; grandchildren, Brandi and Josh Burris, Jacob and Stacia Biernacki, Eric and Misty Fairless, Chris and Jenny Gollihare, Katie McCollum; great grandchildren; Isaac, Andy, Braxton, Raycee, Corbin, Asa, Kaylyx, Talan, Kylee, Cooper; great great grandchildren; Bradi and Peyton, numerous other relatives and loved ones. Pallbearers will be Jacob Biernacki, Eric Fairless, Isaac Burris, Andy Burris, Braxton Biernacki, and Talan Fairless.