Randy Allen

Pocowatchit

Randy Allen Pocowatchit, beloved husband, father, and friend, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 28, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1973, to Patricia Kendall and Vincent Pocowatchit at the USPHS Indian Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Randy's early years were spent in Fletcher, Oklahoma, living with his grandmother, Helen Kendall, and his mother. At the age of five or six, he and his family moved to Lawton, Oklahoma, where he spent the remainder of his childhood.

A lifelong lover of baseball, Randy taught himself to hit by striking rocks with sticks before graduating to a baseball bat. His high school years were marked by his accomplishments on the field, where he played outfield and became known for his powerful home runs. Randy was a varsity starter all three years and earned the nickname "Chief Swiftwind" for his speed around the bases. He graduated from MacArthur High School in 1992.

After high school, Randy briefly attended college and worked at various jobs, including a position as the music manager at Hastings Books, Music, and Videos in Lawton. His extensive knowledge of music earned him the title of "Music Man." Randy's passion for service led him to enlist in the United States Air Force in 1997, fulfilling his dream of becoming a firefighter. During his four years of service, he was deployed twice to Saudi Arabia with Operation Southern Watch before being honorably discharged.

Randy's love story with his wife, Tanya, began in junior high, but it wasn't until the summer after seventh grade that their relationship blossomed over a shared love of world-class championship wrestling. They were married on January 4, 1997, shortly before Randy began his Air Force service. Their love and partnership endured, and they made their home in Abilene, Texas, where they welcomed their first daughter, Kelsey, in 1998. Randy served two deployments to Saudi Arabia before returning to civilian life as a firefighter. He briefly worked for the City of Lawton before joining the civilian fire service at Sheppard Air Force Base in 2001.

Randy and Tanya welcomed their second daughter, Avery, in 2003, and later moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, in 2004 to be closer to Randy's job at SAFB.

Throughout his life, Randy was a passionate sports fan, with a particular love for the University of Oklahoma. He cherished attending football and women's softball games with his family. However, his proudest role was that of a sports dad, never missing an opportunity to watch his daughters, Kelsey and Avery, excel in soccer and volleyball.

Fitness was another cornerstone of Randy's life. From his early days at Colby's Gym and the YMCA in Lawton, he maintained a lifelong dedication to working out, including a time as a competitive powerlifter. His commitment to health and wellness led him to work out daily, often twice a day.

While not an avid traveler, Randy enjoyed family vacations to Colorado and Florida, with Manitou Springs, Colorado, being a favorite destination. He conquered the Manitou Incline on a memorable trip and loved spending time in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, where he and Tanya would relax at their special cabin. Kayaking and hiking in the beautiful outdoors brought him peace.

Randy's love for Dr. Pepper was well-known, as he always kept a can nearby and delighted in surprising his family with their favorite drinks from Sonic.

Randy is survived by his loving wife, Tanya; daughters Kelsey (and her fiancé Cody Taylor) and Avery; sister Kayla Capocciama (and her fiancé Jason Galt); nephew Joey; niece Cheyenne; and a large extended family across Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas, including many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters in the fire service.

A celebration of Randy's life will be held at 10 a.m. on May 17, 2025, in the East Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas.