Obituary of John Calvin Standingdeer

John Calvin Standingdeer, Sr. (John Bull), 86, of the Big Cove Community went to his Heavenly Home Thursday, February 22, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Virginia Standingdeer. He was a former council member and a member of Big Cove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Elizabeth Standingdeer; two daughters, Susie Standingdeer, Missy Standingdeer Bradley; grandson, Brandon Nune Standingdeer; second wife, Carol Sequoyah Standingdeer. He is survived by his two daughters, Sheila Standingdeer (Gary), Vickie Standingdeer; two sons, John Standingdeer Jr. “Bullet”, Shan Standingdeer (Pat); many grandchildren and great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; Good friend, Barney Youngdeer; his horse, Rider; two sisters, Mary Jackson, Joann Standingdeer; and one brother, Carl Tode Standingdeer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday at Big Cove Baptist Church. Rev. Dan Conseen will officiate with burial in the Standingdeer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm Friday at the church.