Anthony Ray King

Anthony Ray King, age 66 of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life on May 17, 2025 in Talihina. Anthony was born on July 18, 1958 in Talihina to Velma (Frazier) and Alfred King. Anthony was a heavy equipment operator and once started, he was known to stay on his equipment until after dark, he worked for Choctaw Nation for 20+ years before retiring. He never met a stranger. He loved to tell stories and visit with anyone who would lend an ear. He also had his own spot at the "talker's table" down at Pam's. He was known as a "go-to" person for many, always willing to lend a hand wherever he could. If he wasn't tinkering fixing something, he was playing games, especially domino's with his family. His grandchildren were his number one pride and joy. Anthony could be found sitting in a chair somewhere taking a nap, out with his grandkids on his hip, or down at the cafe telling a tall tale. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Anthony is survived by his wife, Lynnidean of the home; children, Kenneth King and wife Jamie, Toni King and BJ Dean, and Tracy Battiest and husband Jimmy; grandchildren, Tiger, Kai, Kojah, Desmine and husband Stephen, Kenie and husband Chance, Kailie and husband Logan, Brendine, RaeLynn and husband Tyler, Emalyne, Lydia, CJ and wife Selena, Raben, Tomi, and Emma; great grandchildren, Addisyn, Oakleigh, Clara, Whitley, Koi, Hagen, Koen, Waylen; sister, Teresa Eagle Road and husband Billy; niece, Niki Eagle Road; nephews, Billy Eagle Road III (LB), Jordan Eagle Road; aunt and uncle, Betty Novak and John Novak; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Anthony is preceded in death by his mother, Velma Frazier Angel; grandparents, Tobias and Ancey Frazier; step grandmother, Rosalee Frazier; aunts, Sue Daney, Helen Hatton, Doris Pettyjohn, Carol Frazier; uncle, Tobias Frazier Jr. Pallbearers will be Aaron Bryant, Jamie Russell, Charlie Morgan, Gavin Russell, Ed Blagg, and Shaun Wallis Honorary Pallbearers are Gary Crank, Buckshot Bryant, Bucky Bryant, Randy Russell, Donald Mings, Robert Armstrong, Jack McDonald, Larry Baxter, Dennis King, Alver Crank, Gaylon Gieger, and Bryce Segotta Visitation will be on Monday, May 26th, 2025 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina. Services will be on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at 2:00PM at GreenHill Baptist Church in Talihina with Bro, Kenny Bryant officiating and Scottie Russell reading the obituary. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

Anthony Ray King

July 17, 1958 - May 17, 2025