Jeffrey Linn Toehay

Jeffrey Linn Toehay, 61 was called to eternal rest on September 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 5, 1961 to Edgar "Butch" Toehay and Roberta (Pewo) Toehay.

Jeffrey was raised in Apache, Oklahoma. He graduated from Apache High School in 1980. Jeffrey went on to attend Cameron University where he played football. He worked in the oil field more than 30 years, he worked for Parker Drilling (81-87), Nabors Drilling and Ladshaw.

Jeffrey was a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma. He was also of Comanche and Apache descent. Jeffrey was a member of Ware's Chapel United Methodist Church and attended J.J. Methvin Memorial Methodist Church in Anadarko. He was a member and drum keeper for the O-Ho-Mah Lodge. Jeffrey was a gifted song leader of Kiowa, Comanche and Apache hymns. He began singing at a young age. Jeffrey was also a championship fancy dancer. He traveled throughout the United States and Canada. Throughout his travels, he made many friends and relatives. He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending family functions, his children's and grandchildren's activities and sporting events. Jeffrey was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners and the proud "Papa" to the Anadarko Blue Jays. He proudly supported the Apache Warriors, Anadarko Warriors, Riverside Braves and Geronimo Blue Jays.
Jeffrey married Candance Goodeagle on March 25, 1980 at the Apache Reformed Church. They were married for 43 years. They established their home in Anadarko, Oklahoma where they raised three children Chalene, Chadrick, Charish and their grandchildren. He was a man that carried a song and hymn in his pocket, no matter where he went. You could find him sitting around and singing to his grandkids.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife of the home; his daughters and their spouses Chalene and Dustin Tartsah of Anadarko and Charish Toehay and Joseph Thompson of Tama, Iowa. Grandchildren: Xavier, Candelinn, Keaton, Yvette, Kingston, Leo, and Taya. His sister Joanna (Toehay) and brother in law Sam Redbone of Anadarko and sister Lenette Parker of San Antonio, Texas. Jeff also took in his Anadarko Blue Jay boys as his grandsons as well, Kannon, Taven,Titan, Manny, Blake, Kane, Kade, David, Malachi, Tremayne, Korbin, Brody, and Levi.

He was preceded in death by his: parents; mom" Vivian Komardley, son, Chadrick Linn; grandson Caedin Neil; sisters, Mary Pewo, Leann Parker Smith, and Jolynne Toehay; paternal grandparents Henry Otis and Katie Keahbone Whitefeather ; maternal grandparents Wilson Pewo and Ethel Eikeahpihoodle Pewo.

The pallbearers are Phillip "Yogi" Bread, Dwight Whitebuffalo, Delbert Wahpass, Tim Yeahquo, Vernon Redbone, Xavier Toehay, Keaton Toehay-Tartsah, and Jeffrey Lightfoot.

Honorary pallbearers are Braeden Jones, Jordan Beartrack, Bobby Ware, Thomas "GoGo" Goodeagle, Joseph Toehay, Freddie Cozad, Edgar Redbone, Matthew Clark, Stephen Clark, Kenny Goodeagle, Keith Satepeahtaw, and John Hamilton, Lyle Osceola-Redbone

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21 2023
First Baptist Church, Anadarko, OK

Interment: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023
Cache Creek Cemetery, Apache, OK

All Night Wake: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023
J. J. Methvin Memorial United Methodist Church, Anadarko, OK

Visitation: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Anadarko, OK