Dillon Wayne Rowell

Dillon Wayne Rowell, age 21, a Twenty Nine Palms, CA resident, formerly of Atoka, OK. He was born on Saturday, July 2, 2005 in McAlester, OK. Dillon passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at his home in Twenty Nine Palms, CA. He attended Checotah Public School in his early years and then freshman years he started Atoka High School and graduated with the class of 2024. He attended KTC in welding during his high school years and became a certified welder. Dillon was a four year member of the Atoka Wampus Cats Football team, and a two year member of the soccer team. Dillon also loved weightlifting and spent a lot of time at the gym before, and after his sport seasons. Right after graduation he entered the U.S. Marine Corps. Dillon was a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, weightlifting. Dillon loved the Marine Corps and was very dedicated to the Marines. He cherished his family and friends, aggravating his sisters and always keeping an eye on them. He never met a stranger and loved talking and visiting with people. Dillon always saw the good in people and always made sure to tell his loved ones he loved them and made sure you knew it. He always went 100% in everything he did.

Dillon is survived by his parents, Amber Gibson and husband Cody of Coalgate, OK; sisters, Abbi Gibson of Coalgate, OK, Gracie Gibson of Coalgate, OK; grandparents, Wayne and Melissa Rowell of McAlester, OK, Kathy McClain and husband John of Paden, OK; grandmother, Georgenia Carraras of McAlester, OK; aunts, Jessica Powers and John Schmidt of Atoka, OK, Cayte Maloy and husband Clay of Midland, TX, Heather Brown and Alan Pruit of Atoka, OK; uncles, Jason Gibson and wife Ambra of McAlester, OK, Hunter Woolsey and wife Cizon of Bullard, TX, Trey Cullifer of Paden, OK, J.R. Gibson of McAlester, OK, Gary Gibson of Oklahoma City, OK, Chris Carrales of Richwood, TX; niece, Jacklynn Gibson; cousins, Sam Shelton, Gavin Gibson, Shasta Whitmore, Aiden Whitmore, Addison Gibson, Braxton Brown; along with other extended family and many dear and loved friends.

Dillon was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Betty and Larry Morin; great grandmother, Norma Stevens; grandfather, Jack Gibson; along with numerous aunts and uncles.

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DATE OF SERVICES: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM

PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Military Chaplain

CASKETBEARERS: Marine Funeral Detail

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Gavin Gibson, Jason Gibson, Preston Dority, Hunter Woolsey, John Schmidt, Clay Maloy

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FAMILY NIGHT IS SUNDAY 3-5PM

The Gibson family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this heartbreaking time.

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