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Lawton, Oklahoma September 2018 July 17, 1955 ~ September 28, 2018 Funeral for Michael Red Elk, 63, Lawton, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, 218, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home with Pastor Lonnie Hanson officiating. Burial will follow at Cache Creek KCA, west of Apache, under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Prayer Service will be 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1st, 2018, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Michael passed away Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Michael was born July 17, 1955, in Lawton to Garner Red Elk and Joyce Cox. He was raised by Thomas Anderson Sr. and traveled as part of a military family. He graduated High School in Killeen, TX and attended college at Cameron University where he was casually working on his bachelor’s degree. He married Cheryl Kopaddy on November 23, 1979, in Apache, and they made their home in Lawton. He retired as an operator for AT&T and was working for Walmart as a Cashier Associate. He enjoyed spending time reading, collecting coins, and watching TV. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren which was evident in the way he spoiled them. He was a proud member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife Cheryl of the home, children; Kevin Tonips of Lawton, Brian Tonips of Oklahoma City, and Mikael Smith of Lawton. Mother; Joyce Anderson. of Harker Heights, TX. Sister; Sheryl Delano of Harker Heights, TX. Brothers; Thomas Anderson Jr. of Georgetown, TX. Charles Red Elk of Harker Heights, TX. and Clifford Gene Red Elk of Costa Rica. Father; Garner Red Elk of Port Angeles, WA. Twelve Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren. Numerous Nephews, Nieces, especially those who came to eat all the good cereal, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by; Step father Thomas Anderson Sr. Aunt Lilli Mae Peters, Paternal Grandparents; Clara Sheborne and Clinton Red Elk, Maternal Grandparents; Hazel and Al Penland. |
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