Jeremiah Littlejohn Jr., 43, of 27 Tsali Crossing Rd. in the Wolftown Community of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.
Jerry was the son of the late Jeremiah “Hank” Littlejohn and Deborah Ann (Owle) Littlejohn of Cherokee. He was the loving husband and life-long companion to his wife, Beth (McCoy) Littlejohn of the home. He was a good son, brother, uncle, father and husband and was loved by his friends and family. Jerry made his way mostly in the construction industry building homes. It was noted that he was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He will be missed by those that knew him.
Along with his mother and wife, Jerry is survived by children, Tsa-li-di Sequoyah of Lawrence, Kan., Seth Littlejohn, Elijah Littlejohn and Isaiah Littlejohn, all of Cherokee, and Kaileeana “Unganasti” Littlejohn of the home; brothers, Mark Littlejohn, Duck Lossiah, Joshua Littlejohn; sister, Charity Littlejohn; and several Nieces and Nephews.
Jeremiah will be placed at the Cherokee Church of God on Tuesday, Nov. 1 for a visitation starting at 5pm for the public. His body will remain at the church till the hour of service. The service is set to start at 2pm on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Ret. Pastor Donald Bates will officiate the services. Jeremiah will be buried immediately following the funeral service in the Toineeta Family Cemetery at the Church of Christ. Pall Bearers will be Tim Smith, Josiah Lossiah, Justice Littlejohn, Brandon Burgess, John Marmon, and Blaine Wolfe. Honorary Pall Bearers include Eddie Bird, Chad George and Buford Smith.
Long House Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements