James Lee Early

James Lee Early obituary, Durant, OK

James Lee Early

James Early Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Funeral Home - Durant on Dec. 27, 2025.
James Lee Early of Cartwright, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born on Thursday, February 5, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas.
James married his wife Loretta Aline (Holbert) on November 30, 2016 in Durant, Oklahoma, and together they loved to travel. He also enjoyed fishing and building cedar furniture.
He was preceded in death by his parents Vera Ann (Dunn) and Robert Emerson Weir.
Survivors include his loving wife Lorretta Aline (Holbert) Early; children Matthew, Reneé, James Jr.; sister Dovie Callahan; brothers William Weir, Robert O. Weir; as well as other extended family and friends.
Cremation services have been selected.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, 580-916-9090
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