Bruce Littell

Bruce "Coconut" Littell, age 65, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Integris Baptist Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Bruce was born on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1960, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to Edgar Littell and Shirley (Wise) Littell Norris. He grew up in Tucumcari and graduated from Tucumcari High School, carrying with him the strong values of family, friendship, and hard work that would guide him throughout his life.

On December 29, 1987, Bruce married the love of his life, LaDonna J. Taylor, in Stigler, Oklahoma. Together they shared 38 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to one another.

Bruce was a man who valued faith and community. He attended Elm Grove Baptist Church, while his home church remained Mission Outreach Full Gospel in Checotah, where he found fellowship and spiritual strength.

In 2007, Bruce proudly opened and operated Bruce Repair Service in Checotah, specializing in tire repair and sales. Through his work, he built not only a business but lasting friendships with many people in the community who respected him for his honesty, kindness, and willingness to lend a helping hand.

Bruce cherished the simple joys of life. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time outdoors whenever he could. Many also knew him as a proud member of the "Liars Round Table," a group of friends who gathered regularly for coffee at the local diner to share stories, laughter, and good conversation. These moments of fellowship were among the things he treasured most.

Above all, Bruce loved his family deeply. He will be remembered for his warm heart, sense of humor, and the many friendships he built throughout the Checotah area.

Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, LaDonna Littell of Checotah; his siblings, Steve Littell, Madgie Shafer and Lynn Als, Frances Littell and James Barnes, Tresa Littell Gibson, Vicky and Earl Lindsely, Tommy and Pat Evans, and Phyllis Shafer; and his nieces and nephews, Edgar Norris, LaDonna Norris, Austin Gibson, Rana Allen, Terra Wech, Jesse Saxton, Russell Saxton, Tommy Evans, Cathy Evans, Robert Evans, Robert Crone, Donnie Littell, and Lace Littell, along with many extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Littell and Shirley Littell Norris, as well as three nieces and three nephews.

In honoring Bruce's wishes, cremation has been arranged. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Mission Outreach Full Gospel Church, 314 NE 2nd St., Checotah, Oklahoma 74426. Pastors Tim Whisenhunt, Wesley Thomason, and Rick LaBounty will officiate.

Honorary bearers will be Neal James, P.D. Herron, Bobby James, Dusty Rodgers, Rick Tidwell, Chuck Roper, Dean Taylor, Randy Knight, and Martin Michell.

Bruce will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew him. His life was a testament to friendship, faith, and the quiet strength of a man who truly enjoyed the simple blessings of life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hunn Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Checotah, Oklahoma, 211 W. Okmulgee Ave., Checotah, Oklahoma 74426.

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