Wendell Wayne Harjo

Wendell Wayne Harjo, 60, a resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, August 18th, 2024 in Okemah, Oklahoma. Wendell was born February 2, 1964 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Norma Jean (Harjo) and Robert Ray Chalakee Sr.

Wendell is preceded in death by wife, Angelita Louise (Norris) Harjo, brother, Edward Chalakee, and one sister Candace Chalakee-Jones.

Wendell was born in Tahlequah and raised in Okmulgee where he started Kindergarten. He also attended Ryal and Graham Schools and upon completing his education he would take a trip with friends to Arizona where he would meet the love of his life, Angelita Louise Norris whom he would marry in August of 1993. Moving back to Oklahoma they would begin their life together as he worked as a bus driver and moving up to Mechanic while he and Angelita would foster children, influencing and mentoring many young lives. Wendell was also a deacon at Hickory Ground I Indian Baptist Church where he served faithfully for many years. He also enjoyed his family and time spent together involved in hobbies like fishing, deer hunting and the pursuit of buried treasure with his newly purchased metal detector. He was always talking about that one car he still needed to fix, the list never ended.

He is survived by five daughters and one son,, Kaitlynn N.J. Harjo of Muskogee, OK, Kayla Harjo of Henryetta, OK, Leslie Ramirez of OK, Victoria Ramirez of OK, Hunter Harjo of Tucson, AZ. and Natalie Norris of Henryetta, OK; grandchildren, Zoey, Cameron Tatyana, Tavy, one great-great grandson Mark, his parents, Robert Ray Sr. and Norma Jean Chalakee; three siblings, Robert Ray Chalakee Jr. of Muskogee, OK, Cynthia Chalakee of Humble, TX, and Thomas Chalakee of Humble, TX and Alex Chalakee of Mesa AZ

Wendell Wayne Harjo was a strong man of God, striving to please his Jesus, Lord and Savior even as his physical body was failing his faith was growing. Now in the presence of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, now anticipating the blessed reunion with this family in that day.

Those serving as Pallbearer are: Pete Kingfisher, Tyler Rich, Damon Peak, Matthew Gibson, Samuel Fry and Joseph McGertt

Visitation is scheduled for 2:00PM to 4:00PM Thursday, August 22nd at Integrity Funeral Service.

Wake Service is scheduled for 7:00PM, Thursday at Hickory Ground #1 Indian Baptist Church, Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, August 23rd at Hickory Ground #1 Indian Baptist Church, Henryetta, Oklahoma, officiated by Rev. Mitchell Taylor and Rev. Wallace Gambler. Burial will follow the service at Hickory Ground #1 Indian Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements and Services under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service, 410 E. Trudgeon St., Henryetta, OK 74437 918-652-6600