Funeral Homes in Lawton, OK

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Nick Cole (american football player), Chip Banks (american football player), Antonio Perkins (american football player), Martin Chase (american football player), Brian Young (american football player), Randy Bass (politician and baseball player), and Grady Brewer (professional boxer).

The city of Lawton (Pawnee: Raaríhtaaruʾ) is the county seat of Comanche County, in the State of Oklahoma. Located in southwestern Oklahoma, about 87 mi (140 km) southwest of Oklahoma City, it is the principal city of the Lawton, Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2010 census, Lawton's population was 96,867, making it the fifth-largest city in the state.Built on former reservation lands of Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Indians, Lawton was founded on August 6, 1901, and was named after Major General Henry Ware Lawton, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient who was killed in action in the Philippine–American War. Lawton's landscape is typical of the Great Plains, with flat topography and gently rolling hills, while the area north of the city is marked by the Wichita Mountains.The city's proximity to Fort Sill Military Reservation gave Lawton economic and population stability in the region throughout the 20th century. Although Lawton's economy is still largely dependent on Fort Sill, it has also grown to encompass manufacturing, higher education, health care, and retail. The city's government is run by a council-manager government consisting of a city manager and a city council headed by a mayor. Interstate 44 and three major United States highways serve the city, while Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport connects Lawton by air. Recreation can be found at the city's many parks, lakes, museums, and festivals. Notable residents of the city include many musical and literary artists, as well as several professional athletes.

Lawton Obituaries

It was disclosed by Hastings Tribune on April 29th, 2022 that Dennis James Boehler passed on in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Boehler was 63 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dennis James's life.

It was revealed by Niagara Gaz on December 14th, 2021 that Theodore C Tonemah perished in Lewiston, New York.  Tonemah was 83 years old and was born in Lawton, OK.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Theodore C's life.

It was reported by South West Times Record on August 29th, 2021 that William Ray "Bill" Gage died in Alma, Arkansas.  Gage was 85 years old and was born in Lawton, OK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William Ray "Bill"'s life.

It was revealed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on April 28th, 2021 that Judith Ann Burleyson passed on in Tyler, Texas.  Burleyson was 78 years old and was born in Lawton, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Judith Ann's life.

It was revealed by The Desert Sun on April 21st, 2021 that Paul Blanton Jr Julian passed on in California.  Julian was 87 years old and was born in Lawton, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Paul Blanton Jr's life.

It was revealed by Topeka Capital-Journal on February 28th, 2021 that Delbert Boyd Swick died in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Swick was 86 years old and was born in Lyons, KS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Delbert Boyd's life.

It was noted by South West Times Record on February 11th, 2021 that Bethany Baker passed on in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Baker was 21 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Bethany's life.

It was reported by South West Times Record on December 22nd, 2020 that Estelle Smith passed on in Lavaca, Arkansas.  Smith was 51 years old and was born in Lawton, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Estelle's life.

It was revealed by Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier on December 20th, 2020 that David Dr Breitkreuz passed on in Waterloo, Iowa.  Breitkreuz was 59 years old and was born in Lawton, OK.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor David Dr's life.

It was disclosed by The Reflector on October 7th, 2020 that Timothy E Janes passed on in Washington.  Janes was 64 years old and was born in Lawton, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Timothy E's life.

History

Each tribal member would receive a allotment, with reserved for grazing land for white cattle ranchers. On August 6, 1901, the auction of town lots began, ending sixty days later. Two of the original homestead claims directly south of the for Lawton were filed by James Woods and Mattie Beal, known as the Woods Addition and Beal Addition to the original Lawton plat. The United States entry into World War I accelerated growth at Fort Sill and Lawton. On January 2, 1902, four public schools opened.