Paul Dean Pettett, age 65, a longtime Lane, OK resident.

He was born on Tuesday, May 3, 1960, to Ray and Billie Ann (Cathey) Pettett, at Dallas, TX.

Paul passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home in Lane.

65 years and 4 days. He graduated from Plano High School with the class of 1978. He went on to attend Murray State and received an Associates in Gunsmithing Tech.

Paul was a professional, world class gunsmith and business owner. He was also a skilled machinist, worked in all phases of construction and served as an exceptional manager for the Choctaw Nation.

He married Stephanie Irene (Rushing) on Sunday, June 3rd, 1984 at McKinney, TX. They celebrated over 40 years of marriage before his passing.

Paul attended First Baptist Church of Atoka. He enjoyed, hunting, playing pool, making his custom knives, playing dominoes, playing golf, dancing, enjoyed all games, was a great tactician and loved being with his family.

SURVIVED BY WIFE: Stephanie Irene Pettett of the home in Lane. SONS: Sky Paul Pettett and wife Kaytee of Oklahoma City, Wren Pettett and wife Stormee of Lane.

SISTER: Debbie Dittmar and husband John of Johnson City, TX BROTHER: Michael Pettett and wife Carrie of Wylie, TX MOTHER IN LAW: Reba Snow and husband Andy of Belton, TX FATHER IN LAW: Joe Rushing and wife Jackie of Sherman, TX AUNT: Madge McKay of Wichita Falls, TX UNCLE: Marshall Cathey of Wichita Falls, TX GRANDCHILDREN: Indiana Kate Pettett, Lincoln Sky Pettett, Night Wryze Pettett, Darken Skies Pettett along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS: Ray and Billie Ann (Cathey) Pettett DAUGHTER: Cheyla Ruth Pettett BROTHER: David Pettett MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS: Flora and Bill Cathey PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS: Walter and May Pettett DATE OF SERVICES: 02:00 PM Sunday, May 11th, 2025 PLACE OF SERVICES: First Baptist Church of Atoka, Atoka, Oklahoma OFFICIATING: Jeff Culbreath INTERMENT: Boggy Depot Cemetery, Boggy Depot, Oklahoma CASKETBEARERS: Sky Paul Pettett, Wren Oliver Pettett, John Evan Dittmar, Jacob Dittmar, John Herald Dittmar, Michael Pettett, Larry Baker, Jeffrey Rushing HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Wyles Pettett, Joshua Pettett, John Rushing, Danny Rushing, Seth McKay, Dan Lightner CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: [email protected]. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE FAMILY NIGHT IS SATURDAY 6-8PM SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK