Christopher 'Fuji' McGirt passed away in Holdenville on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the age of 49 years.

Chris was the son of Kenneth McGirt of Holdenville and Patricia (Larney) Lowe of Yeager. He was born on March 18, 1973, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in Holdenville, and graduated Holdenville High School in 1991. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education in Lawton, Oklahoma. He worked for Lopez Foods in food preparation and distribution until his health failed.

Chris is preceded in death by his grandparents, James & Amy Larney, and Jimmy & Flora McGirt; his sister, Tuesday McGirt; four uncles: Bobby Larney, Amon Deere, Bobby McGirt, and Roland McGirt; one aunt, Lou Ann McGirt.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Lowe of Holdenville; his father, Kenneth McGirt of Holdenville; six brothers: Jerry McGirt, Nick McGirt, Richard Lowe, Jordan Kantu, Horacio Martinez, and Xavier Martinez; four sisters: Christy Corona, Jamy Hicks, Amy Martinez, and April McGirt; Chris leaves a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, other family members, and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 13, 1:00 p.m. at Fisher Funeral Home-Lillye Chapel, and Chris was laid to rest at Wewoka Methodist Indian Church Cemetery in Yeager. Rev. Frank Moppin, Rev. Richard Larney, and Rev. Dave Wilson served as officiating ministers. Pallbearers were Curtis Greene, Jeff Allen, Oscar Godoy, Waylon Lasley Sr, Waylon Lasley Jr, Katen Larney, T. J. Jesse, S. J. McLemore, Sanders McLemore, Bunnie 'Bo' Jesse, Russell Lowe, Randy McGirt, Anthony McGirt, Reggie McGirt, and Paul McGirt.

Wake service will be Friday, August 12, 6:00pm at Fisher Funeral Home-Lillye Chapel. Refreshments will be served following the wake service at the Holdenville Community Center.

Viewing at the funeral home will be Friday, August 12, 10:00am till wake service begins at 6:00pm.