Samuel "Sammy" Lee Haught

Samuel "Sammy" Lee Haught, 74, a beloved resident of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born on September 29, 1950, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Sammy was the cherished son of Earl and Mary Ann (Anderson) Haught. Sammy was a proud high school graduate who later pursued college education. His dedication to serving his country led him to join the United States Army, where he bravely served as a combat engineer in Vietnam. During his service, Sammy earned numerous honorable medals, including the Bronze Star medal with a "V" device, which he held in the highest regard. Following his honorable discharge, Sammy continued to embody the values of courage and resilience. On July 31, 1990, Sammy married the love of his life, Kathy Jo Stewart, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Sammy worked as a structural engineer in the iron works industry, where he demonstrated remarkable skill and dedication. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Sammy was a man of many passions. He found joy in boating, fishing, gunsmithing, and riding his Harley Davidson. Yet, his greatest pride and joy was his family. A true "American made" man, Sammy valued family above all else, fostering bonds that will endure in the hearts of those he loved. Sammy will be remembered as a genuine and humble man who exemplified loyalty, kindness, and strength. His legacy of love and service will forever be a guiding light for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary Ann Haught; his brother, Earl Henry Haught; and his sister, Linda Ann Dresher. His legacy lives on through his wife, Kathy Haught of the home; his children, Steven Haught and wife Miriah of Park Hill, Karen Haught and husband Yuri of Broken Arrow, Darren Haught and wife Laura of Gore, Amanda Burch and husband Michael of Tulsa, and Aaron Filiatraut of Warner; his grandchildren, Annabel Haught, Samuel Haught, Max Haught, Daisy Haught, Denver Keele, Paiten Wyatt, Daniel Haught, Cheyenne Ybarra, and James Lochabay; and his great-grandchildren, Adalyn Ybarra, Laiklen Wyatt, Luxsten Wyatt, Johnny Lochabay, and Kenneth Harris. Sammy is also survived by his sister, Marion Divelbliss and husband Marvin, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Sammy’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Danny Barks officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 PM at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, where military honors will be presented. Serving as pallbearers are Darren Haught, Denver Keele, Jake Stewart, Daniel Haught, Aaron Filiatraut, and Steven Haught, with honorary pallbearers, Yuri Haught and Michael Burch.

Samuel "Sammy" Lee Haught

September 29, 1950 - June 11, 2025