DANIEL WILLIAM TIGER
Daniel was born May 29, 1939 to Lena Carr Tiger and George J. Tiger in Sapulpa, Ok. Their fifth child. Daniel passed from this life to his eternal life October 16, 2024 at the age of 85. Daniel was a full blood citizen. His mother was of the Yuchi Tribe and father was Muscogee (Creek).
At a young age accepted Jesus into his life and attended Snake Creek Indian Baptist Church No 1. He was baptized in a small creek near the church. Daniel's middle name William was from his great grandfather, his father's dad. Daniel grew up in the Liberty Mounds' Community where he attended school grades 1 through 11. He enjoyed sports playing on their basketball and softball teams. In 1955 His family moved to Tulsa. He graduated from Central High School in 1957. After graduation Daniel attended a training school in Tulsa to become a draftsman which became his career working in aircraft companies such as McDonnel Douglas, Rockwell and Boeing. Daniel's health declined over the past 2 years from diabetes and heart problems which caused his death.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Connie Mack, Delores Tiger Freeman, Ethan
Benson (Benny). He is survived by his wife, Beverly Comstock Tiger, Ft. Smith, Ark, Son, Mark Tiger, Sister, Jane Tiger Cornell, Tulsa, Granddaughter, Dakota Tiger Radford and husband, Stephen, Broken Arrow, Niece, Dorena Freeman, Owasso, daughter-in-law, Diana Welsh, Tulsa, three great grandchildren, nephew and cousins.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., Moore Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK. Moore Southlawn 918-663-2233