Carl Lee Key

On April 24, 2004, the world lost its angel and the great heavens set him in his throne. Carl Lee Key passed Saturday after a valiant battle. He was unselfish, nonjudgmental and caring. At the age of 73 he was survived by his wife of 53 years. Beverly Key, 3 daughters, Ruby Smith and spouse, Brian Smith of Luther, OK, Shirley Johnson and spouse, Jacob Johnson of Warr Acres, OK, and Nina Patton and spouse, Phillip Patton of Choctaw, OK. Along with 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, W.H. Key of Kansas, Donnie Key of Ft. Worth, TX; 3 sisters, Bernice Wingo of Lubbock, TX, Naomi Davis of Plainview, TX and Wilma Stewart of Lubbock, TX; two special nieces and a nephew, Darla and David Shirk of Dallas, TX, Becky Gibbs of McKinney, TX and numerous friends. He was active and loved to garden, fish and spent many hours with his grandchildren. We are deeply saddened that he has moved on and very blessed that now all is right in the heavens since the Lord''s angel came home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Asa Smith Memorial Chapel in Harrah, with Rev. Richard Branscum officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith-Parks Funeral Service in Harrah, OK.