Michael Ogden

Heaven’s Gates were opened wide when Michael David Ogden entered in on Nov. 11, 2016, at the age of 63 years, surrounded by his family cheering him on to finish his race.  
Mike was born Jan. 18, 1953, in Checotah to his parents David and Eula (Carter) Ogden.
Mike had a wonderful life leading up to his home going. He worked in sales for many years with the last 13 in the insurance industry as the Farmers Insurance Agent, in Stigler.
He graduated from Checotah High School and attended Connors State College and The University of Oklahoma as a pre-med student.
Mike raised his family in Ardmore then moved to Stigler in 1998 where he currently resided. He was passionate for the Lord, a great father, an avid outdoorsman and much more.
Mike also enjoyed politics and served his community as the chairman for the Haskell County Republican Party.
Although Mike is no longer with us, his memory and legacy will be kept alive through the family and friends he leaves behind which include, three sons,  Ryan and wife Amber Chavez, Tommy and wife Stacey Ogden, Micah and wife Anna Ogden; two daughters, Lyndsey and husband Matt Oaks of Stigler, Mary and husband LeRoy Hooks of Tulsa; two sisters, Gail Griffith of Oklahoma City, Jan Jackson of Keefeton; 16 grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, Jackson, Marlee Chavez, Noah, Knox, Nixon, Gracelyn, Madilyn, Joshua, Jadon, Joel, Joy Ogden, Evi Star, Kingston Oaks and Faithlyn Hooks, and a host of longtime cherished friends, neighbors and church family.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19 at The Well church in Stigler with Brother Micah Ogden officiating along with his family.
Interment will follow at Triplett Cemetery in McIntosh County. Family visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 18 from noon to 8 p.m., at The Well church.
Online guestbook and condolence are available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com