Eddie Screechowl
Eddie Screechowl was born July 31, 1941, in Wilson, Oklahoma to Raymond and Annoche (Randall) Screechowl. He passed away in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the age of 81 years.
Eddie married Christina Factor on June 14, 1966. They lived in Sapulpa for many years and also lived in Keifer, Stroud and Henryetta. Eddie was a truck driver for Affiliated Foods in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Upon retirement he dedicated his time to fishing, hunting, spending time with family, and creating Native American arts and crafts. Twenty-nine years ago he started carving ballsticks and teaching ballstick, making classes at the Muscogee Nation Festivals and Seminole Nation Days.
He was a member of the Wewoka United Methodist Indian Church in Yeager. He served in the U.S. Army from November 18, 1963 to October 9, 1965 and obtained the rank of Specialist 4.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Christina Screechowl; and his parents, Raymond and Annoche Screechowl.
Heissurvivedbyfourchildren, daughter Kendra Claybrook of Tulsa, son Eddie Screechowl Jr. of Alva, daughter Carmelita Ford of Owasso, and son Travis Screechowl, also of Owasso; eleven grandchildren, Taren Racine Screechowl, Justin Colby Screechowl, Jeffrey Wade Bowles, Nicholas Howell, Talon Micco Claybrook, Savannah Screechowl, Cora Screechowl, Alyssa Screechowl, Charlie Ford, Cierra Screechowl, and Samantha Screechowl; ten great-grandchildren; other family members and many friends.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 8 th, 10:00 am, at the Wewoka United Methodist Indian Church in Yeager, and Eddie was laid to rest at the Jimboy Family Cemetery north of Holdenville, with Rev. David Dunson officiating. Pallbearers were Eddie Screechowl, Travis Screechowl, Talon Claybrook, Jeffrey Bowles, Justin C. Screechowl, and Justin E. Screechowl. Honorary pallbearers were Riley Screechowl, Charlie Ford, Aiden Mickle, and Aaron Mickle.
Wake service was held on Friday, April 7th, 7:00pm at Wewoka United Methodist Indian Church. www.fisher.net