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Anthony Eugene Kekahbah

November 3, 1955 — September 5, 2021

Anthony Eugene Kekahbah

Anthony passed peacefully from this world on September 5, 2021 at the age of 65. He was born November 3, 1955 to Robert and Barbara Kekahbah in Ponca City, Oklahoma.At the age of 5, Tony and his parents, Jack and Barbara Tabor, moved to Edmond, OK, where he completed all his schooling through grade 12. Tony excelled in a variety of sports, including baseball, football, wrestling and track. Most notably, he was on the golf team and competed in the U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship. He was really good!On May 14, 1976, Tony married his high school sweetheart, Janice Johnson. They were married for 23 years and had two children together: Valerie in 1981, and Austin in 1982. By trade, Tony was a skilled wood craftsman. He built beautiful, fine custom cabinets & furniture for local woodworking companies, Keller-Williams, and Winslow. Tony's biggest passion was golf, but he also loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and camping out with his family. He also had a deep passion for music. Tony loved cats and dogs, especially his wolf/dog, Cy. Anthony was preceded in death by Jack Tabor, Robert Kekahbah and his half-brother, Joe Kekahbah. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Tabor; daughter, Valerie Kekahbah Tabor; son, Austin Tabor & wife, Rebecca; 4 grandchildren, Liam, Aedan, Logan, and Madison; and his 6 half siblings: Karol, Jennifer, Bobbie, Warren, Erin, and Mary Kekahbah. And last but not least, his forever friends: Kirk and Janice Kemper.
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Celebration of Life

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Smith & Kernke Funeral Home (N. May)

14624 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73134

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