Richard W. Checotah Obituary

Name: Memorial service
Start: 2024-08-23T19:00:00
End: 2024-08-23T19:00:00
Location: Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard W. Checotah of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 18, 2024 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard W. Checotah to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Richard had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Richard may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Wallace Checotah and Dorothy May Checotah (Farquharson); his former wife Sandra Checotah (Henson); his sons, Michael Checotah and Jason Checotah; and his sister Carmen Wellfare.

He is survived by: his wife Raynetta Checotah (Southerland) of Fort Gibson, OK; his grandchildren, Sarah Checotah of Sapulpa, OK, Dalton Checotah of Sapulpa, OK and Jacob Checotah of Muskogee, OK; and his nephew Kevin Wellfare (Jean) of Edmond, OK.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cornerstone Funeral Home and Crematory

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August 21, 2024

Shirley Ellis wrote a sympathy message

“Richard has been our friend for over 45 years. He was a man of great integrity and professionalism. He was a devoted family man who cared deeply for family & friends. He was so proud of his Native American heritage and his military service. God called a great one home.”

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1830 N York St, Muskogee, OK 74403

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