On July 4, 1962, a baby boy was born to Isaac and Beatrice (Goodloe) O’Guin. They named him Mark Anthony, but he was affectionately known to everyone as “Peabody” He was the last of nine children.

Born and raised in the northwest community of Okmulgee County, he attended Preston Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1980.

Peabody accepted Christ at an early age, attending Northwest Baptist Church. He later joined Greater Mount Rose Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Earl Tottress. He was a hard worker, skilled laborer and an all-around cowboy. He never met a stranger and always had a smile or a joke for you when you needed it the most.

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, God called Peabody home. He was welcomed by his parents, Isaac and Beatrice, along with his sister Elvira June.

He leaves to cherish: his son Antonio (Cesily) O’Guin of Tulsa and Arielle Simon of Tulsa; siblings Patricia (Andrew) Verner, Ruth Ella Washington, Sandra (Clay) Embry, all of Tulsa, Dari O’Guin of Okmulgee, Gary (Denise) O Guin of Locust Grove and Georgia, Linda Williams, and Joyce (Leroy) Crawford, July 4, 1962 April 20, 2025

all of Okmulgee; his grandchildren Ayden and Chrystian O’Guin; Johnathan and Jaya McCane; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family- A service of memory for Mr. O’Guin will commence on Saturday afternoon, April 26, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the most holy sanctuary of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1500 N. Miami Ave. in Okmulgee. Rev. Dr. Douglas Currington is the gracious host pastor, with Rev. Hollis Washington officiating and Rev. Earnest Kellum, III, pastor of Rogers Chapel Baptist Church in Slick, to deliver the eulogy.

You may visit “Peabody” as he slumbers in peaceful repose at the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Okmulgee on Friday from 1-6 p.m.

Honoring his wishes, Mr. O’Guin will be cremated and his ashes scattered, with instructions under the auspices of Keith Biglow.