Marcus "Jaybe" Harjo

Marcus "Jaybe" Harjo obituary, Okemah, OK

Marcus "Jaybe" Harjo

Marcus Harjo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parks Brothers Funeral Home - Okemah on Dec. 3, 2025.
Funeral services for Marcus "Jaybe" Harjo will be held Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Nuyaka Indian Baptist Church of Okemah.
Marcus Anthony "Jaybe" Harjo was born January 28, 1989 in Ada, Oklahoma to Albert Harjo Jr. and Ramona Lynn (Talamasey) Harjo. He passed away November 28, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 36.
Marcus was a 2008 graduate of Okemah High School. He enjoyed attending ceremonial dances, playing horseshoes and traveling. He also loved to wrestle, go camping and loved checking out the Christmas lights.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John David Harjo and grandparents, Simeon and Patricia Johnson.
Survivors include his partner for life, Michelle Morgan; one daughter, Eilan Harjo; one brother, Erik Harjo and one sister, Brittney Harjo and Nathan Roberts.
Serving as pallbearers will be Sam, Noah, Commanche and Brandon Beaver and Isaac and Kolby Factor.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Rev. Jimmy Hicks.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marcus "Jaybe" Harjo, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Marcus's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Marcus Harjo's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Marcus Harjo's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?