James Wade Wahweah, 69, of McAlester, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at McAlester Regional Health Center.

He was born on December 5, 1952 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Samuel Buck and Edna (Blackowl) Wahweah.  He married Karen Hundley in 1981 at Fountainhead Lodge.  He worked as a plumber for Lalli Plumbing for 10 years and AAA Plumbing for 10 years.  He enjoyed OU football and hot rods.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Wahweah; two brothers, Gene Wahweah and John Wahweah; two sisters, Aldean and Lenora; two brothers-in-law, Eddie Hundley and Dave Hundley; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Erick Wahweah; his parents and mother-in-law, Mary Hundley.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home Chapel with Doug King officiating.