Robert Willis Redbone
July 23, 2026
Robert Willis Redbone, aka "Chief" and "Geronimo," 58, formally of Carnegie, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on March 1, 1968, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Rev. Henry Leon Sr. and Barbara Ann (Scott) Redbone. Robert grew up and attended school in lawton. He loved to travel, he was known as a "World Traveler" traveling to many different states. Robert was a proud member of the Apache Tribe. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his sisters.
Survivors include his sisters: Loucreta Redbone Ponce, Carnegie, OK, Paula Redbone, Carnegie, OK and Alice "Butch" Salazar and husband John, Carnegie, OK; nieces and nephews: Domingo and Roben, Leslie, Maryann and Dustin, Stephanie and Robert, Felicia and Trevor, Juanalea and Alex; grandchildren: Keegan, Benny, Chesnee, Ryan, Chloe, Christa, Reighleigh, Henry, Xzavien, Ean, Klayton, Karson, Jerin, Triston, Luciah, Aleah and Malayna. He is also survived by aunts and uncles: Tessie Starr, Alice Monetachie, Nellie Fletcher, Dennis & Clara Chewey, Tommy & LuElla Scott, Anile Locust, Jerry and Mary Scott, and Dan Scott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Henry Leon Redbone. Sr., Barbara Ann Redbone Nestell and husband, Bruce; grandparents, Herbert Redbone Tselee, Rosie Zotigh Horsechief, Daniel Scott and Lula Scott; brother, Henry Leon "Tubby" Redbone, Jr.; brother-in-law, Benancio Ponce; niece, Leanndra (Hooter) Redbone; nephew,: Wilson Gene Ponce; uncles and aunts: Thomas Starr Sr., Harry Starr Sr., and Philip Sr. and Inola Killsfirst, Joy Blackwolf and husband Robert, David (Mickey) Starr Jr., and Claude Fletcher, as well as by numerous other grandparents, uncles and aunts.
Visitation was from 1-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Ray & Martha's Funeral Home in Carnegie, Oklahoma.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Saddle Mountain Cemetery in Mountain View, Oklahoma.
Services were under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, Oklahoma.
Survivors include his sisters: Loucreta Redbone Ponce, Carnegie, OK, Paula Redbone, Carnegie, OK and Alice "Butch" Salazar and husband John, Carnegie, OK; nieces and nephews: Domingo and Roben, Leslie, Maryann and Dustin, Stephanie and Robert, Felicia and Trevor, Juanalea and Alex; grandchildren: Keegan, Benny, Chesnee, Ryan, Chloe, Christa, Reighleigh, Henry, Xzavien, Ean, Klayton, Karson, Jerin, Triston, Luciah, Aleah and Malayna. He is also survived by aunts and uncles: Tessie Starr, Alice Monetachie, Nellie Fletcher, Dennis & Clara Chewey, Tommy & LuElla Scott, Anile Locust, Jerry and Mary Scott, and Dan Scott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Henry Leon Redbone. Sr., Barbara Ann Redbone Nestell and husband, Bruce; grandparents, Herbert Redbone Tselee, Rosie Zotigh Horsechief, Daniel Scott and Lula Scott; brother, Henry Leon "Tubby" Redbone, Jr.; brother-in-law, Benancio Ponce; niece, Leanndra (Hooter) Redbone; nephew,: Wilson Gene Ponce; uncles and aunts: Thomas Starr Sr., Harry Starr Sr., and Philip Sr. and Inola Killsfirst, Joy Blackwolf and husband Robert, David (Mickey) Starr Jr., and Claude Fletcher, as well as by numerous other grandparents, uncles and aunts.
Visitation was from 1-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Ray & Martha's Funeral Home in Carnegie, Oklahoma.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Saddle Mountain Cemetery in Mountain View, Oklahoma.
Services were under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, Oklahoma.
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