James Edward Jarvis

James Edward “Jim” Jarvis, 71, of Newalla, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, February 21, 2025. Jim was born August 5, 1953, in Xenia (near Dayton), Ohio, to James C Jarvis and Buledith (Owens) Jarvis. The military life led to him being raised in several areas across the country by his mother and stepfather Donald L. Vlad. After high school Jim joined the United States Air Force serving his country proudly for 10 years. His work in the Air Force included aerospace control and warning systems as a research and development technician and as tactical aircraft maintenance specialist. He later worked for Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr. restaurants as a district manager and then changed positions to a general manager of the Carl’s Jr. in Shawnee. Even though Jim retired in 2020, he continued to manage the company’s IT department from home. On November 27, 1992, he married Dianne (Murray) Esker and together they blended their two families and were married 33 loving years.

Whether at work or home Jim was known as a mentor and could fix nearly everything. His intelligence and caring demeanor made him the favorite with his family, co-workers, and friends looking for help with any issue whether it was lending a listening ear or fixing a problem. He loved being with his family and entertaining his 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. His hobbies included RV camping, baking, gardening, and family genealogy that led to new family contacts.

He is preceded in death by his father, mother and stepfather, and a daughter Charmain.

Those left to honor his memory and grieve his passing include his wife Dianne of 33 years; children Tanya and husband, Tucker of Moore; Heather Jarvis of Nebraska, Brian Esker and wife Anna of Newalla; Christina and husband Weston Winters of Altus; sister Cassandra and husband Fred Welch of Cleborne, Texas; a half-brother and several half-sisters; sisters-in-law Yvonne and husband David Townsend, Carol Sue and husband Terry Cole; grandchildren Stephanie Conder, Jacob and wife Kaycee Conder, James Conder, Serenity Tucker, Noah Esker, Isabella (Sis) Esker, Emmylou Winters, Pearl May Winters, Dustin Hughes, Mariah Mitchell, Joshua Quiroz, Landon Hurst, and great-grandchildren Raelynne Conder, Aylah King, Atlas Hughes, and Ezra Mitchell; nieces Rachel Cole and Shelby Welch, nephew Justin Welch and wife Makenna; and one great-nephew Greyson Welch; son-in-law Greg Conder.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Asa Smith Funeral Service Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Jim’s name to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Asa Smith Funeral Service of Harrah. Online condolences may be made at www.asasmith.net