John Kevin O'Brien

John Kevin O'Brien, 41, of Willow, Oklahoma, formerly of Big Spring died on Thursday, August 15, 2002, in Elk City, Oklahoma after a sudden illness. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 20, 2002, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Trip Gibbs, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.     He was born on February 4, 1961 in Big Spring, Texas.      John attended Forsan schools. He was an independent truck driver and was a member of the Howard County Youth Horseman Club. He moved to Willow, Oklahoma in 2000.     Survivors include one daughter, Kevy Lynn O'Brien of Big Spring; one sister, Pat O'Brien of Houston; a niece, Cherrie Bowman of Granbury; and a nephew, Keith Riggans of Burleson.     Pallbearers will be Ricky Brown, Pete Hofacket, Mike Buck, Blake Lanspery, Terry Kinsey and Mark Kirby. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Peugh, Benny Hofacket, David Newton and Fred Sappington.     The family suggests memorials to: Howard County Youth Horseman Club, 9509 Kay Rd., Big Spring, Texas 79720.     Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. www.npwelch.com,