Clifford Dale Swift

Clifford Dale Swift, 56, was born January 28, 1965 at Lawton Indian Hospital to Franklin Dale and Rochelle (Standing) Swift. He gained his wings on December 17, 2021 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, OK. Clifford grew up at Gracemont, OK most of his life. He was a proud member of the Wichita Affiliated Tribe and the last youngest full blood Wichita member.
Clifford married the love of life, Tina Lynn Chatkehoodle in 1983. They moved to Anadarko where he worked for the Wichita Tribe in Food Distribution. He worked his way up to serve as warehouse supervisor for thirty one years. Clifford continued to work until the time of his death. He met a lot of people there through work and outside of work.
He was a Christian man and a strong believer in the Lord. His passion was playing the drums at his church, Rock Spring Indian Baptist Church. He never turned down an opportunity to play drums or wherever groups needed him, sing gospel hymns. Clifford had a birthday gospel singing for his mother, which now is an Annual Birthday Gospel singing event held in June. He enjoyed the annual gospel singing every year. His hobbies were watching the NFL, wrestling, and any kind of college sport. Clifford loved the bands Zapp and Gap, however mainly listened to gospel music. He will be missed because he never met a stranger and would always help those in need.
He is preceded in death his father Franklin Dale Swift, sister baby girl Swift, his grandparents: Frank and Eunice Swift, Rev. George and Sadie Barnum Ross Standing.
Clifford is survived by his mother, Rochelle Standing Swift of Gracemont, OK
Wife: Tina Chatkehoodle of the home.
Daughter: Mylie Nicole Swift of the home
Sons: Joshua Lawrence Swift and wife, Paula Orduna of Anadarko, OK
Derrick Chatkehoodle and wife, Jennifer of Sperry, OK
Allen Paul Chatkehoodle of Tulsa, OK
Granddaughter: Lacy Ro Swift
Special grandson/sidekick always with grandpa: Tikie June Swift
Grandsons: Joshua Lawrence Swift Jr. and Greyson Dean Swift.
Special sisters: Kathy Vasquez and husband Joe of Anadarko, OK
Ginger Anaotubby of Anadarko, OK
Carol Joy Whiteshield Yater of Hamilton, OH
Rose Horsechief and husband Tony Mejia of Anadarko, OK
Johnetta Horsechief and companion Mike Paddlety of Anadarko, OK
Terri Brown Parton of Anadarko, OK
Beth Parker and husband Bruce Birch of Gracemont, OK
Special brothers: Rex Hailey, Kenny Whitewolf, and the Rosin brothers.
Mother-in-Law: Sandra Chatkehoodle of Carnegie, OK
A host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers: James Allen, Micheal Greer, Jr. Williams, Rex Hailey, Kenny Whitewolf, Bruce Birch, Kennth "Moose" Stephenson, Vernon "Bullet" Stephenson, James Hugar Standing, and Matthew Chatkenhoodle
Honorary Pallbearers: Tikie Swift, Jessie Delware, James Collins, Cory Johnson, Marquis Dobson, Gerald "Jerry" Collins III, Lucius Saldana, Fernando "Buddy" Reyes, Stewart Prentiss, James Hugar Standing, Michael Standing, Fernando Nano Prentiss, George Standing, Timmy Williams, Richard "Jerry" Standing, Steven Paul Goombi, Leslie "Odie" Standing, Edwin Gonzales, Raul Gonzales, Anthony Gonzales, Eric Gonzales, Eron Mejia, Elias Horsechief, Corwin Horsechief, Sheldon Holder, Johnny Trevino, Derek Holder, Mark Holder Clyde Littlecalf Jr, Robert Holder, Fabian Holder, Barney Holder, Frank "Moonie" Swift, Kenny Yater, Silas Reeder, Corey Reeder, Craig Reeder, Logan Reeder, Dwight Reeder, Davontay Williams, and Cheyenne Ambriz.
Visitation: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 21st, 2021
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 22st, 2021
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK

Funeral : 11:00 AM Thursday, December 23rd, 2021
Wichita Tribal Community Building, Anadarko, OK

Wake: 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 22rd, 2021
Wichita Tribal Community Building, Anadarko, OK

Interment: Rock Springs Cemetery, Anadarko, OK

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