Dwight Allen Christopher of Howe, Oklahoma was born June 17, 1945 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Ambrose Buford and Georgia Ellen (Scott) Christopher and passed away on November 26, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 76.
He is survived by:
Three sisters:
Marilyn Hughes and husband Tom of Howe, Oklahoma
Patricia Baker and husband Jack of Howe, Oklahoma
Carmen Williams and husband James of Howe, Oklahoma
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Georgia Christopher. He was a 1963 graduate of Howe High School. Dwight was a longtime resident of the area. As a child, attended worship at Monroe Church of Christ. He was a disabled veteran, where he served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam era. After his tour in Vietnam, Dwight became an active blood donor after seeing firsthand the strong need for more blood donors. His disabilities affected the way he felt and his life was never the same after Vietnam. he enjoyed being able to help others when he could. Dwight was a good man.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Springhill Cemetery in Howe, Oklahoma with Richard Hurlocker officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be from Noon until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Dwights honor to the Southern Christian Children's Home, P.O. Box 649, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110.
Graveside Service
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
2:00 PM
Springhill Cemetery
Howe, Oklahoma