Geary Andrews Obituary

Geary Edward Andrews died on Friday, October 17, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer.

Geary was born at home on July 20, 1952 in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma to Jerry Dale Andrews and Kathryn Lavada "Denton" Andrews. After high school, Geary joined the Navy from 1970 to 1974. He attended air conditioning and refrigeration school in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He always had a passion for heating and air, and mastered the necessary skills at OSUIT from 1975 to 1977. Geary was quickly hired by the FAA, where he spent 45 years as a Airways Transportation Systems Specialist.

After retirement, Geary planned to enjoy fishing, traveling, gardening, and restoring vintage muscle cars. Unfortunately, in February 2023, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. He weathered treatment with his usual grit, but passed away with numerous family members by his side. His family would like to thank Dr. Rhonda Gentry and staff at Carti for their tireless and dedicated care.

Geary will be remembered for his never ending selfless heart and willingness to help others, as well as his witty personality and ability to put a smile on everyone's face. He was very mischievous, a real prankster. Geary was devoted to his family.

Geary is survived by his wife, Louetta May "Lair" Andrews, his daughter, Amanda Leigh Harvey, his son, Jeremy Dale Andrews, his daughter, Rebecca Lynn Andrews, his stepdaughter, Angela Rachelle Russell and her husband, Fuller Jay Russell, Jr., his stepdaughter, Kristina Michelle Mason, his 16 grandchildren, Christopher Lawrence Harvey, Riley Lee Andrews, Alexandria Mae Pitts, Mallory Rene Harvey, Jaden Eve Mason, Trinity Rose Mason, Samantha Kae Russell, Raven Eliza Mason, Gabriella Jacqueline Russell, Katherine Elizabeth Russell, CeCe Hermonie Mason, Cameran Michael Woods, Matthew Samuel Woods, Joshua Edward Woods, Aliyah Marie Andrews, and Kaleb Dale Andrews, his brothers, Dana Jay Andrews and his wife Leah Andrews and Gregory Dale Andrews and his wife Pam Andrews, his nephews, Marshall Lee Andrews and his wife Michelle Andrews and Jerry Dale Andrews and his wife Rachel Andrews, his nieces, Nicole Janae Cooks and her husband Greg Cooks and Robin Nicole Holley and her husband James Holley, along with a host of great nephews, great nieces and cousins. Missing him as well are his dogs, Callie, Tula-Belle, and little Coby.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Friday, October 24, 2025 at Smith Family Funeral Home with visitation immediately following. The grave side service will be scheduled for 12:00 pm Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Wetumka Cemetery in Wetumka, Oklahoma.