James Harvey Blan, 83, of Poteau passed away on March 14, 2026, at his home. In accordance with his wishes, no service will be held.
Read more: James Harvey Blan death noticeHe was born on June 24, 1942, in McCurtain to Kenneth and Eddie Belle Blan.
He served two years on active duty in the United States Army at Fort Lee, Virginia. During his service, he earned the Army Good Conduct Medal and qualified as a rifle sharpshooter.
Survivors are his children Donald Blan of Broken Arrow and Gayla Johnson-Lenski (Phil) of Lexington, South Carolina; his grandchildren Brenton and Cody Blan, and Jordan, Jake, and Jenna Johnson; his sisters Naomi “Ruth” Hendrix (Roger) of Poteau, and Nora Stanley (Bob) of Mustang, and his brother, Michael Ray Blan (Susan), of Tulsa.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Eddie Belle Blan; Margret Blan, the mother of his children; his brothers Kenneth “K.D.” Blan, Joe Robert Blan, Billy Gene Blan and Marcus “Pep” Lee Blan; and his sister Joyce Blan.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com.
