TAHLEQUAH — Graveside services for James Etheridge Flood will be held on Saturday, May 14, at Molly Field Cemetery in Tahlequah, with Don Tanner officiating.

James E. Flood was born on June 18, 1930, in Adair. He is the son of Elmer and Marie (Thomas) Flood. He served his country, enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged and returned to Tulsa. He was blessed with a daughter, Linda.

James loved living around the Grove, and Shawnee, Kan., areas. He devoted any spare time to the Abdullah Shriners for over 50 years.

He loved the time he spent with his family and his friends.

James and his wife, Patsy, lived in Weslaco, Texas, at the time of his passing. On March 8, 2011, James passed from this life at Harlingen, Texas, with his family at his side. He was 80 years old. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and loved ones.

Jim is survived by his wife, Patsy, of the home in Shawnee, Kan. He has one daughter, Linda Cooley and her daughters, Danna Moser and Cara Cooley. Patsy's children include Cheri Ricky, Tina Denk, and David Mahoney; as well as their children, Jason Burgess, Elizabeth Kirk, Jennifer McVay, Jacob Denk, Candas Cates, Joshua Mahoney and Jayme Mahoney. Jim also leaves 10 grandchildren, numerous out-of-town relatives, and dear friends.

There will be a time of food and fellowship following the service at the Best Western Inn, of Tahlequah. Those wishing to express their sympathies are asked to consider the Abdullah Shrine Crippled Children's Unit.

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