By Cara Cowan Watts | Cherokee 411
Sept. 21, 1953 – Oct. 31, 2026
Locust Grove, Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation Citizen
Floyd Kingfisher, 73, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. He was born on September 21, 1953, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Jackson and Maggie (Blackfox) Kingfisher.
Floyd enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing. He loved working on cars and could often be found fixing something or keeping himself busy with a project. He also enjoyed riding bikes, collecting coins, and lifting weights. Floyd was a man who appreciated the simple things in life and found enjoyment in his many hobbies and interests. He will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.
Floyd is survived by his sister, Nancy Kingfisher of Locust Grove, Oklahoma; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who will cherish his memory.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jackson and Maggie Kingfisher; brothers, Johnny Kingfisher and JB Kingfisher; sisters, LouAnn Wynn, Ruby Tanner, and Nan Tiger; and nephews, Calvin Pickup Jr. and Derek Kingfisher.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2026, at Little Rock Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Blackfox Cemetery with Eddie Lopez, Isela Lopez, Javier Robles, Lilla Garcia, Erik Kingfisher, and TJ Kingfisher serving as casket bearers. A wake service will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Shipman’s Funeral Home in Pryor. To leave a personal message, please visit his guestbook at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman’s Funeral & Cremation Service of Pryor.
