of Heavener, OK
July 2, 1947 - May 14, 2017
Alan Joseph Levine, age 69, of Heavener, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his home. Alan was born July 2, 1947 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Irvin and May Levine.
Alan was a member of Temple Beth El in Helena. He was an entrepreneur, for many years owning and operating Bradfield Printing and Levine Office Solutions. He also worked for Wal-Mart for many years.
He served Phillips County in many ways over the years, working and volunteering his time for the following organizations and offices: Helena City Council, Main Street Helena, Temple Beth El Board, Phillips County Constable, past president of Kiwanis Club of Helena, and 18 years for the Phillips County Quorum Court. He also gave his time as a volunteer fire fighter.
Alan is survived by his wife, Teena K. Hornbeck Levine; son, Sam Levine (Stephanie) of Atoka, Tennessee; daughter, Michelle Shelton (Bradford) of Pocahontas; nine grandchildren, Teena E. Oliver, Wes Oliver, Logan Shelton, Seth Shelton, Carley Levine, Morgan Shelton, Rylee Levine, Brooke Alan Levine and Bryer Levine; one great-grandchild, Asher Oliver; sister, Ronna Jackson (Michael) of Jacksonville, Florida; his work family at Wal-Mart #31 in Poteau, Oklahoma; fur baby, Dixie; special friend, Becky Hettinger; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Oliver.
A service for Alan Levine will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beth El Cemetery in Helena.
Pallbearers are Todd Slaughter, Bill Haynie, Alton Yancey, Adrian Messina, Joe St. Columbia, Sr. and Dr. Charley Chu.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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23 Condolence(s)
Janice Chin Hensley
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Teena and Family: I am so sorry to hear about Alan's passing. My heart goes out to you. He was a very wonderful man and will be dearly missed. He left behind a world of great memories to remember him though. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers my dear friend.
Sincerely,
Janice Hensley
Kathy Namour
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Teena,
So very sorry for your loss, please know that we are saying prayers for your and your family.
Kathy
Connie Stillwell Smith
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Dear Teena,
My heart is really saddened over the loss of Alan. You both have been some of my favorite people. I was shocked when Lynn told me what happen. He was a fighter I know. I love you my friend. Prayers for you and your children. God will carry you and hold you all through this trying time.
Love,
Connie
Maxine Mayer Silva
Thursday, May 18, 2017
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Alan. We spend our childhood years together in Sunday School, confirmation, and SOFTY trips. Plus I would see him during my visits to Helena.
I want to give my sincere condolences to all the family members.
Nannice
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
So sorry to hear this sad news. With loving prayers and much love to Teena and family and Ronna,
Greg Woods
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Alan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.
jackie sanders
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Dear Tina and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Alan was a fine man. He worked hard to make Phillips County a better place, his tireless volunteer work through the fire department and community will be greatly missed.
Blessing to you all,
Love,
Jackie Sue
MJ Young
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Porter and I send our love and prayers to this precious family. What a special and gentle soul. How blessed to have had those growing up years with this sweet man. MJ & Porter Young
Don and Mary Rohrscheib
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Alan was always sweet and kind to everyone and he will be dearly missed by all of his classmates. Our prayers are with his family.
Lisa Berger Burstein
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Alan was soft spoken and full of kindness. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Hap Campbell
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
My thoughts and condolences for this family. I am sorry that I am out of state and will not be able to attend, but I am thinking and praying for all of you!
Patti Billings Brabham
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
My condolences to you Abd the family
Gayle Swanson
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
I was so saddened to hear of Alan's passing. He was one of the truly good guys. He was my friend, years ago, when not many others were. At one particularly hard time in my life, he talked his father into hiring me ....he did and I 'picked rags' for the Yard! Kept me going until I could get back to college! His greatest pleasure in life was his love for Teena and the children.
You will be missed, my friend. God hold you and keep you close.
Jackie (formerly Murphree) Gray
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Teena and family: So sorry to hear about Alan's death. I have many warm memories about "hanging out at the Levines' house in the good ole days -June Cummings and I).
Sincerely,
Jackie
Rusty Porter
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Teena you and your family are in my prayers for peace and confort, Alan will be sorely missed by so many people. Having grown up with him and both of us working as adults in Phillips County, there are so many memories to keep him present in my and everyone who knew him mind. These memories will help deal with the loss of his presence. He has ended his strugle.
Rusty Porter
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
So sorry about Alan, he was a sweet man. He will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have him in their life. He was part of the Class of 65, and we will miss him for sure. Our prayers are with you all. Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Chuck James
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss.
Rose Klimek Matte
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Sincere thoughts for the family during this difficult time. Praying for your broken hearts, and hope they heal soon. God be with you at this time.
Beckie Hettinger
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Alan will be sorely missed. I have lost a piece of my heart. My love and prayers are with you Teena and family. Always here if you need me!
Kathy Garcia
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Prayers for Teena and family...A wonderful person has gone way before his time...RIP Alan..
jim mayer
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Alan and his family are life long friends of the Mayer family. Alan always was a fabulous man ;friend to all a devoted family man and totally involved in his community and his surroundings. Teena we are so sad over our great loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim, Diane, Marla, Caren,Adam, Clarence, Maxine & Ruth Mayer
Linda G Everman
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
I am going to miss you terribly my friend... you made my life richer for having known you.. your guidance early on in my life kept me strong and determined... our renewed friendship this past year helped me through some difficult and challenging days.. whenever I needed you most you were there for me.. as you were for hundreds of others that were blessed to call you friend... other than that little snake incident... hmm.. I guess its okay to tell it now.. so... I had my first real job working for Moma Agee.. Alan comes in and puts a rubber snake in the coke box and then sends me to get his usual bottle coke after a hot day working with his dad.. I learned to fly that day as did many other customers subjected to high pitch and very loud screaming... I am just happy that there was a swinging door to the kitchen or you would have had to pay dearly for that.. Alan was the only one laughing at the time but over the years when I look back on it and that's usually after a nightmare about snakes... I laugh too.. God be with you Teena and family as you face these difficult times... in conversation Alan told me he was crazy about that woman! And what a blessed life he has had.. he never wanted for more.. his words, not mine.. I also learned last year that his son married my little cousin and that just made our friendship more precious! To know that we have little ones in common made my heart so happy! You are all in my thoughts and prayers <3
David & BJ Gregory
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with Alan's family. May you find comfort and peace in the days ahead. He will be missed by his friends.