Brian Lee Harjo

Brian Lee Harjo, a resident of Shawnee and former resident of Hanna, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Friday, September 9, 2016 in Shawnee at the age of 33. Brian was born on May 15, 1983 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Jack Holmes and Janetta Harjo.

Brian grew up in Hanna and attended Hanna Public Schools. After high school, Brian moved to Stillwater for several years. He also lived in Oklahoma City and Ft. Smith, Arkansas. The last several years Brian had been living in Shawnee and worked as a metal worker there. Brian liked to go to the Indian ceremonial grounds and participate and enjoy the many cultural activities within his native American community. Brian was a loving son and brother and he will be missed deeply by his good friends and family.

Brian is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Nancy Harjo; by four uncles, Daniel Harjo, Lewis Harjo, Woody Harjo, and Alex Harjo; and two aunts, Kizzie Cook and Colene Harjo.

He is survived by his mother, Janetta Harjo of Shawnee; two brothers, Marcus Harjo of Shawnee and Michael Tiger of Okmulgee; a nephew, Kendal Tiger of Okmulgee; by several aunts and uncles, other extended family and many good friends.

Viewing for Brian will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from noon to 4:00pm at Integrity Funeral Service, 410 E. Trudgeon in Henryetta.

A wake service for Brian will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 7:00pm at the Hanna Indian Community Center in Hanna, Oklahoma.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 1:00pm at the Hanna Indian Community Center with Rev. Chebon Kernel officiating. Interment will follow immediately at the Harjo Family Cemetery, 2 miles east of Hanna on Countryside Road, under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.

Pallbearers will be Justin Bruner, Jack Harjo, Kendal Tiger, Mike Irwin, Vinnie Harjo, and Coachie Harjo. Honorary bearers will be cousins of Brian Harjo.