Max Choate

The funeral for Max Choate, 85, was Saturday, July 3, at Hennessey High School’s auditorium and was officiated by Rev. P. J. Stewart. Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Max was born at Lacy on April 11, 1936, to Lyndell H. and Delouris “Dee” Thompson Choate and died Wednesday June 30, 2021, at his home in Hennessey.

He married Wanda Thompson in Hennessey on Nov. 25, 1955.

Max is survived by his wife Wanda of the home; four sons, Kevin Choate and wife Karen of Enid, Kenny Choate and wife Terri of Helena, Kelly Choate of Edmond, Kyle Choate and wife Shannon of Hennessey; one daughter, Kyla Norman and husband Mark of Enid; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one on the way; and two sisters, Marilyn Choate and Margie Light.

Max was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Dewayne Choate, Don Choate and L. D. Choate.