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George Gerald Red Elk,
Funeral service for SGT George Gerald Red Elk, 75, of Lawton, OK was held at 10am on Tuesday April 25, 2023 at Watchetaker Hall with Pastor Edward Jackson officiating. George passed away on Wednesday April 19, 2023 in Lawton, Ok. Burial was at Deyo Mission Cemetery under the direction of the Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Prayer service for family and friends was held Monday April 24, 2023 at 6pm at Watchetaker Hall. George was born on January 29, 1948 in Lawton to Roderick and Helen (Jackson) Red Elk. He graduated from Eisenhower HS in 1966. He served in the United States Army from 1967-1973 and the Oklahoma Army National Guard from 1982-1991. During his time of service, he was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart medals. He was also inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame. George enjoyed spending time with his family, serving as a member of the CIVA, and working on his golf game. He was a devoted Christian and volunteered as a Sunday school teacher and church clerk for many years. George was a proud member of the member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma.
George is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frannie Red Elk; sons, Gerald Red Elk & Christopher Red Elk, daughter & son in law Jennifer & Julio Nunez. George is also survived by his grandchildren, Blaine Red Elk, Rylee Red Elk, Ryan Martin and her husband David, Reese Red Elk, Sophia Nunez, & Landon Nunez; one great grandchild, Langston Ashley; brother Dennis Red Elk, sister Rose Red Elk, his CIVA family, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Roderick & Helen Red Elk, and a brother Dixon Red Elk.
It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember