Louis Allen Bohanon

October 15, 1959 - May 31, 2021

Louis Allen Bohanon, age 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home in Gideon, Oklahoma with his family by his side. He was born October 15, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Louis Cain Bohanon and Beulah Mae Ryals. He was raised by his stepfather, Leon Wren, a dairy farmer in Gideon, Oklahoma. Louis was a graduate from Tahlequah High School and Northeastern State University. He married Laurie Metcalf on October 21, 1983 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He joined the Airforce after high school and upon returning from duty he worked as a dairy farmer on his family farm in Gideon and later became a teacher who instructed at a number of schools that included Norwood, Lowrey, and most recent Shady Grove. Louis is survived by his mother Beulah, his wife Laurie, sons Louis II and Alex, daughter Miranda Downing her husband James Alec and grandchildren, Remington, Jax, and Lorelie as well as many siblings, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Louis will always be remembered for his humble nature, eternal optimism, and his ability to reach people in a positive way. Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 7th at 2:00 PM at Green Country Funeral Home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. All those lives that were touched by Louis are invited to celebrate his life.