Don Pogue

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Don Paul Pogue Sr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Don passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27th, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was 78. Born in Miami, Oklahoma, Don was raised with 8 siblings. He and his brothers were true cowboys. Along with rodeoing, Don enjoyed raising cattle, tending to his chickens and garden, as well as the occasional pony and pigmy goat. Above all, Don will be remembered for his hard work, dedication, and fierce loyalty to his family, friends, and the land he loved. Don worked as a rancher, coal miner, and cowboy, earning the respect of all who knew him with his skills, wisdom, and humble spirit. He carried the values of courage, respect and honor with him wherever he went. Don’s love of Jesus was evident, and he studied scripture daily. His hearty laugh, quick wit, and unwavering kindness will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Don was preceded in passing by his parents, James Sr. and Beryl Pogue, his sister JoAnn Merit, his brothers James K. Pogue Jr., John Pogue, Jack Pogue, Bob Pogue, and Tom Pogue, along with his two aunts Kathleen Hamilton and Marilyn Fesler. Those who will carry Don’s memories are his wife Toni Pogue, his children Paul Pogue, Shawna Griffith and her husband Sam, Shane Pogue and his wife Terri, Jeremy Box and his wife Crystal and Melissa Rives and her husband Erik, his sisters Carolyn Ritchie and Mary Kay Allen, his grandchildren Josh Pogue and his wife Whitney, Amanda Seeley and her husband Justin, Andrea Pogue, Jeremy Pogue and his wife Song, Lacey Pogue, Arika Pogue, Jake Griffith and his wife Samantha, Blake Griffith, Jared Griffith and his wife Taylor, Bradley Griffith, JD Pogue and his wife Kayla Jo, Katelyn Rhudy, Isaiah Pogue, Willow Howard and her husband Tyler, Braden Box and his wife Alyssa, Nolan Rives and Nicholas Rives, his many great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami. Services will be 10:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025, at First Christian Church in Miami with Minister Leon Weece and Mr. Ed Hults officiating. Interment will follow at the Peoria Tribal Cemetery. Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Don's Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com. Rest in peace, Don. You have ridden your last trail, but your legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew you.

Don Pogue

April 19, 1946 - March 27, 2025