Charles “Tecv” Taylor

Charles “Tecv” Taylor, 65 of Okemah passed away on March 10, 2024, at his home. Charles was born October 7, 1958, in Lawton, OK to the late Cornelius and Mary (Noon) Taylor.

He was a 1976 graduate of Chilocco Indian School.

Charles married Carol (Cook) Taylor on January 28, 1985, in Okemah. He worked as a Machinist for 33 years until his retirement at Eaton Corporation. He was an active member of the Montesoma Baptist Church.

Charlie enjoyed spending time with his family and a dedicated OU Sooner fan.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren watching them play sports. He also enjoyed fishing, swimming, photography, and origami.

Charlie was also known to “play tricks” on his family and loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Woody and Jasper Taylor and son and grandson, Curtis and Avery Harjo.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Taylor of the home; daughter Annie and Mose Merritt of Wetumka, son Chebon Cate Randall of California; daughters, Christine Severs of Lawton, OK, Justine Harjo of Wetumka, OK and son John Severs of Okemah, OK; three sisters Debbie Taylor of Tulsa, OK; Cheryl and Connie Hart of Stroud, OK and Gwyn Taylor of Okmulgee, OK. 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and a host of extended family members and dear friends that will miss him dearly.

Serving as active pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.

Honorary bears include the Brotherhood of Montesoma Baptist Church.

Wake services were held at 7:00 pm on March 12, 2024, at Montesoma Baptist Church.

Funeral was held at 1:00 pm on March 13, 2024, at Montesoma Baptist Church in Okemah, OK.

Burial followed at Montesoma Baptist Church Cemetery.

Services were under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, OK and officiated by Pas tor Jody Berryhill and Tim Goodvoice.