of Maumelle,
January 8, 1944 - August 21, 2018
James R. O'Keane, 74, of Maumelle peacefully passed away on August 21, 2018. He was born January 8, 1944 to Howard and Velma O'Keane. James worked as a car salesman for many years at Landers Auto prior to retirement. He was an avid golfer for many years and was inducted into the Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame on September 21, 2017. He was a member of the National Amputee Golf Association and won six national titles. He was also a member of the Eagle Hill Country Club and won three club championships.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mabel Riggs, Reeda Cecil, Willie Watkins and Nelda Malone; and brother, Don O'Keane. James is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joan Oslica O'Keane; son, Jon Durham (Julie) of West Hartford, CT; grandchildren, Matthew Durham, Cadence ''CC'' Durham; daughter-in-law, Kristen Moyer (Jeff) all of West Hartford, CT; and sister, Bette Teves of Taylorsville, KY.
Memorial service with Mr. Connie Oslica officiating will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR (501) 224-8300. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Tumor Foundation, P.O. Box 7262, Little Rock, AR 72217 or The First Tee of Central Arkansas, 1 First Tee Way, Little Rock, AR 72204.
Thoughts & Prayers Are With You & Your Family. May God lift You & Guide You In The Days ahead.
Love & Blessings,
Paula
Jim I will miss you Pal. I love you and will never forget all the fun we had together on the Golf Course. Will never forget you as my best friend. Jim will miss the laughter, your sense of humor and all the fun the 4 of us had together. Rest In Peace and have fun on that Golf Corse in heaven. Love you, Sherry.