Olan was born May 26, 1933 in Boonville, Arkansas to Ola Bazlee and Janie Lou Lewis Pumphrey. He married Mary Nell Collvins on October 16, 1971. He served his country with the United States Air Force for 20 years until his retirement and then was called to be minister.
Olan is survived by his children, Keith Killian and wife Michelle, Karen Carnahan and husband, Ben Garrett, Elisa Killian, Vance Pumphrey and wife, Lisa, Verna Linker, Scott Pumphrey and wife, Teresa, Jennifer Weger and husband, J.K., Vaughn Pumphrey, Joseph Killian; grandchildren, Stacy, Adam, Vanessa, Andrea, Nathan, Andrew, Michael, Richard, Robert, Shawna, Chaney, Crissi, Jordan, Joshua, Jarrod, Justin, Chelsea, Brandon, Ryanne, Ashlynn, Trace; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; brothers-in-law; and sisters-in-law.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ola and Janie Pumphrey; sister, Emma Ledbetter; wife, Betty Ezell Pumphrey; and wife, Mary Nell Collvins Pumphrey; daughters-in-law, Tawanna Pumphrey, and Christine Killian; and son-in-law, James Linker.
Memorials may be made to Highland Terrace Baptist Church, 3939 Joe Ramsey Blvd E, Greenville, TX 75401
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Dianna Craig
Johnstown, PA Tuesday, November 21, 2023 I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My memories of Olan are of him and my dad spending time solving the picture puzzles at Colonial Lodge, of him conducting the Sunday church services when they needed someone to fill in, and most of all, of him being a great friend to all he knew. He was a caring man and will be missed by many. I pray that your family will receive comfort in this time of grief.