William V Redbird

William Vincent "Chow" Redbird, 76, of Carnegie, OK , passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was born to Ernest Redbird, Sr. and Ruth (Whitefox) Redbird, February 17, 1939, in Mountain View, OK. Chow graduated from Carnegie High School in 1958, and them attended Haskell Institute, in Lawrence, KS. He was united in marriage to Minnie Merrill, and from this union was born two daughters. Chow enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served his country for seven years, with two tours in Vietnam REGAF. His decorations and rankings were, NDSM, VSM, RVCM, AFM 900-311 Sergeant. After his service he attended IAIA in Santa Fe, NM, where he studied art. He was a artist and enjoyed painting images of his culture and traditions. Many of his family members were blessed to have received these paintings over the years. When asked, Chow would paint NAC lighters for those family members who had church services. Chow had the greatest to tell. If you ever had the privilege to sit and visit with him, he would always have you laughing.

Survivors include his two daughters:
Rhonda Bennett, Edmond, OK
Teresa Redbird, Branson, MO
six grandchildren
four brothers:
Herbert Redbird, Carnegie, OK
Ernest E. Redbird, Jr., and wife, Gloria, Carnegie, OK
Timothy Redbird, San Diego, CA
Richard Redbird, Carnegie, OK
two sisters:
Karen Kaulaity, Anadarko, OK
Glenda "Bookie" Redbird, Anadarko, OK
special brother and childhood friends, Donnie Ahhaitty, Charley Ahhaitty, Charles Hokeah, Alfred "Slug" Haumpy, nephew, Ray Doyah, a special nephew, George Redbird and grandson, Howard Cozad.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Avona Redbird and Rozella Parton, one niece, Verna Parton, two nephews, Rankin Parton, Sr., and Rex " Bum Bum" Parton, and one grandson, Cameron Duane Farson.

Memorial Service: 1:00p.m., Wednesday, February, 25, 2015, at Samone Cemetery, Carnegie, OK