Mekko Robert “Bobby” Lee Yargee

Funeral Services for Mekko Robert “Bobby” Lee Yargee will be held Monday, January 18, 2020 at 1:00PM, at the Phillip Deere Roundhouse in Okemah, Ok. Interment will follow at the Deere Family Cemetery in Okemah, Ok.

Robert Lee Yargee passed away from this life on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 66. Robert was born in Yeager, Oklahoma on November 19, 1954 to Phillip and Winey (Scott) Yargee.

Robert was born into his purpose as Mekko of Alabama Quassarte Cuko Rakko, and at a very young age he stepped into his job. He often spoke about the elders who raised him and taught him what he needed to know. He enjoyed being outside, fishing, taking drives, going to stomp dance, visiting Mvskoke Churches, working in the yard, and “cleaning” his shed. He loved his grandchildren and thought the world of everything they did. He loved being with family and friends and drinking coffee while visiting. He was a member of Ryal Community Baptist Church, where he loved singing and listening to Mvskoke hymns. He was elected second chief of Alabama Quassarte Tribal Town and loved helping his people any way he could. Robert had so much love for his ground and members. He explained his love for his people as this: A mother loves her child, sees her child as perfect and could do no wrong. No matter what anyone says or thinks, that child is the most beautiful thing in her eyes. My members and people I am responsible for are my children. They are not perfect but nothing they do could make me love them any less.

Robert is survived by his wife Lesah Deere-Yargee of the home, five sons, Robert “Buddy” Yargee Jr. of Gore, Ok., Jason Yargee of Gore, Ok., Curtis Yargee of Gore, Ok., Kenneth “Tohvtke” Yargee of Muskogee, Ok., and Devery Deere of Tulsa, Ok., two daughters, Lesha “Baby Doll” Deere of Okemah, Ok., and Nancy

“Nungee” Deere-Turney of Okmulgee, Ok. Four siblings, Jack Yargee, Evelyn McLemore, Tarpie Yargee, and Josie Yargee. Eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Serving as active Pallbearers will be Alabama Quassarte Etvlwv vn Tvsvkiyv.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Bonnie Deere, Roger Butler, Buster “Bunko” Bear, Galen “Dute” Cloud, Sam Osborne, and Paskova Deere.

Services will be officiated by Barton Looney, Head Deacon from Thewarle Indian Baptist Church.

Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothers-FuneralHome.com