Wilbur Joseph Machado, a Coalgate resident, was born on November 29, 1943, to Henry Joseph and Pauline (Steffan) Machado, at Antioch, CA. He passed away on November 6, 2022 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 8 days. Wilbur attended Oakley Elementary School in Oakley, CA and graduated from Liberty Union High School in Brentwood, CA. He was a machine operator for Glass Containers where he made all types of glass jars. Wilbur married Joyce Buchanan on May 29, 1965 at Antioch, CA. They enjoyed 57 years together. Wilbur was a member of the South Atoka Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing and doing remodeling jobs. Wilbur loved going camping with his family. He was a hard worker. Wilbur enjoyed watching westerns and CNN.

SURVIVED BY

Wife: Joyce (Buchanan) Machado of the home in Coalgate, OK

Children: Christy Machado and Troy Hall of Coalgate, OK

Michael Machado and wife Dorothy of Keller, TX

Grandchildren: Danae Miller and Brandon Smith, Ronnie Miller and wife Kalea,

Lexi Miller, Dante Machado and Dylan Machado

Great Grandchildren: Henson Miller and Blaze Smith

Sisters-in-Law: Pearl Hobbs of Harrison, AR

Shirley Domingo of Atoka, OK

Dottie Moura of Antioch, CA

Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dearly loved friends

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Parents: Henry Joseph and Pauline (Steffan) Machado

Son: Darren Machado

Siblings: Gary Machado, Sandra Duggan and Pammy Alioto

Sister-in-Law: Freda Eastridge

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DATE OF MEMORIAL SERVICES: 2:00 PM Saturday, November 19th, 2022

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

OFFICIATING: Glenn Carroll

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Mitch Domingo, Ty Domingo, Noah Domingo, Ronnie Miller, Ronald Miller, Brandon Smith, Dante Machado, Dylan Machado, Troy Hall

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