On September 22, 2020 Edward Lee "Chebon" Harjo passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior. He was a life long resident of Seminole County. He was a member of Spring Baptist Church where he served as Jail Minister for 33 years. He served in the 45th Division "Thunderbird" in the National Guard out of Wewoka during 1951 till 1980. On February 13, 1967 he married Lucy Mae Harjo in Wewoka, OK. Ed was a proud Muscogee-Creek Tribal member.

Edward worked for Big Yank and Wrangler as a laborer and did odd jobs. He was a member of Spring Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his kids, grandchildren and his wife, playing pool and going to church.

Evan though he had illness he always had time to witness to people everywhere he went.

He is preceded in death by his parents Nash and Jeanie Knight Harjo, two sons, Curtis Wayne and baby boy Harjo, two brothers Nash Harjo Jr. and Terry West, grandmother Lydia Harjo Thomas and the mom that raised him Hester West, two sisters Ruby Clark Ward and Martha West.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, wife Lucy M. Harjo of 53 years; two sons Eddie Harjo of Shawnee, OK, Russell Harjo of Wewoka, OK; five daughters, Jennie Factor of Shawnee, OK, Janalyn, Rhonda, Dana Harjo all of Wewoka, OK and Patricia Harjo Carrasco of Hayes, Kansas. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved all his grandchildren especially two Landon and Ethan Stevens and their Mother, Brandi Stevens that had a special place in His heart from raising them and a host of other relatives and friends.

Wake service will be 6pm to 8pm friday September 25, 2020 at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Spring Baptist Church, Sasakwa, OK with Pastor Kellos Walker officiating and burial will take place at Spring Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.

Pall bearers will be Grandson's and Nephews.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka, OK