Gary Lee Red Elk, 76

Gary Lee Red Elk, 76, passed away Nov. 22, 2015, from complications of diabetes.

Gary was born Nov. 16, 1940, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Walter and Virginia (Young) Red Elk. He was raised in Walters, Oklahoma, then attended community college in Southern California.

For most of his adult life, Gary worked in law enforcement in California, Oklahoma and Montana. He served in special operations for the U.S. Army in 1963.

He married Virginia Taylor on Oct. 23, 2003.

Gary enjoyed hunting, gun collecting and his pets.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gary is survived by his wife, Virginia M. Taylor-Red Elk; daughter, Shawn Lee Red Elk; and son, Gary Vincent Red Elk; siblings, Keith Red Elk, Kathy Red Elk, and Dewey Red Elk, all of the Lawton/Walters area of Oklahoma; and three grandchildren, Samantha, Karlee and Richard Red Elk.

At his request, there will be no services.  

Friends are encouraged to visit the website, www.buffalohillfh.com, to leave notes of condolence for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.