Edward Ray Mixon

Edward Ray Mixon, of Broken Bow, Okla., passed away on Feb. 13, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on Sept. 14, 1943 in Boswell, Okla., to parents, Tolbert and Willie Lucile (Gamblin) Mixon.

Edward was of the Christian faith, he was a poet and had a passion for the outdoors, often found with a fishing rod in hand in his earlier years. He enjoyed woodworking where he expressed his creative talent. He loved to bake and share his goodies with others. Edward’s professional life included doing dozer work, where his hard work and expertise were highly valued. Above all, Edward’s joy came from the time spent with his family, especially his great-grandchildren. He had a special way of making each of them feel loved, often treating them to “Soda Waters” and sweets while sharing stories.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Tolbert and Willie Lucille Mixon, and his treasured granddaughter, Brianna Turk. Edward is survived by his children: Clay Turk and Misty of Garvin, Sherrie Aguilar and Marcial of Broken Bow, Stanley Mixon of Oklahoma City, and Rachel Blankenship of Miami, Okla.; his sister, Joyce Henderson and Jack of Loveland, Colo.; his grandchildren: Dylan Brooks, Reanna and Michael Chancelor, Lisa Ryan, Christy Smith, Misty Smith, Joshua Baker, Malcomb Aguilar and Krista, and Devin Mixon, along with 14 great-grandchildren; his best friends: Wilburn Stanfield and Joe Goforth, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow.

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