Gilbert 'Wayne' Blue

OBITUARY

Gilbert Wayne Blue, a lifelong Coalgate, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, December 3, 1952 to Gilbert Aaron and Margie Marie (Franklin) Blue, at Coalgate, OK. Wayne passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at his home in Coalgate, OK at the age of 73 years, 8 months, and 3 days. He graduated from Coalgate Public Schools with the Class of 1971. Wayne was a cattle rancher. He proudly served his country in The Army Reserve. Wayne married Micki Lynn Ward on Friday, May 2nd, 1975 at the Coalgate Church of Christ. They have been blessed with 51 wonderful years together. He was a member of Coalgate Church of Christ. Wayne enjoyed all types of hunting, especially coon hunting, fishing, always helping the kids with their show animals, and most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

SURVIVED BY

Wife: Micki Lynn Blue of the home

Sons: Aaron Blue and wife Kayla of Coalgate, OK, Berney Blue and wife Cheyenne of Coalgate, OK

Grandchildren: Gavin Blue and wife Hailey of Coalgate, OK, Rylie Blue of Coalgate, OK, Asher Blue of Coalgate, OK, Skylar Blue of Coalgate, OK

Great-grandchildren: Layton Blue of Coalgate, OK, Sutton Wayne Blue of Coalgate, OK

Special daughter: Vicky Townsend and husband Charlie of Atoka, OK

Special granddaughter: Kadi Nelson of Coalgate, OK

Cousin: Ernie Fanning and wife Debbie of Coalgate, OK

Sisters-in-law: Cindy Wesley and husband Edward of Okemah, OK, Marilyn Epperson and husband Bobby of Norman, OK

Along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

A special thank you to Kerrie Parker, Ragen Bowen, and Dyanna Price for taking such good care of Wayne.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY 

Parents: Gilbert and Margie (Franklin) Blue

Cousin: Brenda Burns

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DATE OF SERVICES: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICES: Coalgate Church of Christ

OFFICIATING: Wendell Ingram and Alan Harper

INTERMENT: Lehigh Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Jim Battles, Steve Burris, David Battles, Henry Ringles, Greg Thomas, Rusty Price

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Men of The Coalgate Church of Christ, Steve Cooper, Mike Hensley, Mike Williams, Ray Jordan, Korbin Mehaffey, Clint Mowdy, Jack Bryant, Shane Sallee, Roger Langston, Michael Farmer