Laverne "Cowboy Allen" Allen Wilder

Laverne Allen Wilder passed away at his home in Meeker, Oklahoma, on September 19, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1945, in Tekamah, Nebraska, to Ernest and Mary Louise Wilder. Allen grew up in Nebraska and later made Oklahoma his home. He spent many years working with horses and shoeing them, often alongside his long-time friend Rusty. Everyone who knew him called him "Cowboy Allen." He will be remembered as a loving man who cared deeply for his family and friends. The next time you hear country music, think of Cowboy Allen, it was his favorite. Allen is survived by his brothers James Wilder of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Richard Wilder (Ellen) of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Wayne Wilder of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Gilford Wilder of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Patrick Wilder of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Jay Wilder of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Raymond Wilder of Midwest City, Oklahoma; sisters Bernic King of Oakland, Nebraska, Kathleen Strider of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Shirley Burley (Allan) of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Linda Wilder of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Norma Wilder, Patrica Dollanger (John) of Texas; eight nieces, fourteenth nephews and long-time friend Rusty Earle. He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest James Wilder and Mary Louise Wilder.

A visitation for Cowboy Allen will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, 8805 NE 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73141. A graveside service will occur Monday, September 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Jones IOOF Cemetery, N Hiwassee Rd, Jones, OK 73049.