August 6, 1953 — November 4, 2024

Anadarko, OK

It is with great sadness that the family of Alan Devon Hippo Tawkoyty announces the sudden passing on November 4th, 2024 at the age of 71 years of Age. Born August 6th, 1953 at the Lawton Indian Hospital his passing has left a void on the hearts of family and friends who knew him. Alan was a member of the Kiowa/Comanche Tribes of Oklahoma and a member of the Anadarko Oklahoma, area of Hogcreek USA. A member of Ware’s chapel and raised by his grandmother, Vena Ware Komalty, he attended Anadarko Public Schools. Alan Hippo was an Avid sports fan. His love of sports, his love of softball was evident in his life. He played with numerous local softball teams in the position of catcher. He started with the family team Oklahoma Bucks, local tribal teams, other Apache Trading Post, OK-Ks all-stars, and all-nighters. This led to many tournaments, state and city, with victories and losses with outstanding player awards and achievements, these will not be forgotten by team members.

A wake service is planned at Ware’s Chapel, Hogcreek at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, funeral service Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., with Reverend Mike Boyiddle officiating, with burial at Hogcreek Cemetery.

Alan Hippo is survived by his Companion Carol Pewewardy of the home, Anadarko, Oklahoma

Six Brothers- Raymond Tawkoyty, Lindsey, OK, Virgil Tawkoyty, Lawton, OK, Kenny Tawkoyty, Lawton, OK, Evangelist Lavriel Tawkoyty, Lawton, OK, J.D. Tawkoyty, Oklahoma City, OK, Garin Tawkoyty, Pawnee, OK

Four Sisters- Evangelist Gayla Taylor, Lawton, OK, Carla J. Tawkoyty, Lawton, OK, Lula Tawkoyty, Anadarko, OK, Eva Morris, Cyril, OK

Two Stepdaughters- Ursula Casey and Yalisha Casey

Four Grandkids- Nolan Parker, Roddy Churchill, Roslyn Churchill, Ziah Casey

Many Nieces, Nephews, and family members

Alan Hippo Tawkoyty is preceded by his wife, Jewel Aitson Tawkoyty, His Son William Izzy Tawkoyty, Parents Wayne B. Tawkoyty Sr. and Marlene J. Komalty Tawkoyty, Grandmother Vena Ware Komalty, Brothers Wayne B. Tawkoyty Jr., Kevin Tawkoyty, Max Harry Tawkoyty.

The family would like to express their gratitude for prayers and services. Thank you Ware’s Chapel, Ray, and Martha’s.

Visitation: 1:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Anadarko, Oklahoma

Wake: 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Ware’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Anadarko, Oklahoma

Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Ware’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Anadarko, Oklahoma

Interment: Ware’s Cemetery in Anadarko, Oklahoma

Under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK