Max Harry Tawkoyty

Max Harry Tawkoyty was born in Alden, Oklahoma on June 21st, 1959 to Wayne Boulden Tawkoyty and Marlene Joyce Komalty. He was delivered at home by Grace Tsonetokoy. Max was so small as a baby that he was affectionately known as "PeeWee." Max grew up at Hog Creek and attended school in Anadarko, Oklahoma. After graduating, Max studied the culinary arts and became a cook. Max had a heart for helping other people, he loved volunteer work and taking care of those in need. He also loved making crafts. Max was a member of Ware's Chapel where he played in the band and sung gospel music in the choir. Max was a proud member of the Samoans, Comanche, and Kiowa tribes.

Max is survived by
Son: Ross Marshall Poolaw of Lawton, OK
1 Granddaughter: Ryleith Poolaw of Lawton, OK
2 Sisters: Carla Tawkoyty of Lawton, OK
Gayla Taylor of Lawton, OK
5 Brothers: Alan Tawkoyty of Anadarko, OK
Raymond Tawkoyty of Anadarko, OK
Virgil Tawkoyty of Lawton, OK
Kenny Tawkoyty of Lawton, OK
Larriel Tawkoyty of Lawton, OK
2 Half-brothers: J.D. Tawkoyty of Ponca City, OK
Garon Tawkoyty of Anadarko, OK
2 Half-sisters: Lula McKeithan of Anadarko, OK
Eva Tawkoyty of Anadarko, OK
and many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews

Max is preceded in death by
Parents: Wayne Boulden Tawkoyty and Marlene Joyce Komalty
Wife: Ethleen Tawkoyty
Grandmother: Vena Ware
Brothers: Wayne Boulden Tawkoyty Jr.
Kevin Tawkoyty
Sister: Marsha Gomez
Half-sister: Robin Tawkoyty

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, Jan 30, 2023
Ware's Chapel, Anadarko, OK

Visitation: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Jan 29, 2023
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK

Wake Service: 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023
Ware's Chapel, Anadarko, OK

Interment: Monday, January 30, 2023
Ware's Cemetery, Anadarko, OK

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