Burl Allen Peveto, Jr. (1941-2024)
People always say treat your body like a temple. I say it’s an amusement park, so enjoy the ride. — Burl A. Peveto, Jr.
Burl Allen Peveto, Jr., a resident of Idabel, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2024, at the home of his dear friend and beloved caregiver, Natasha Krueger, surrounded by her loving family. He was 82 years old.
Born on June 14th, 1941, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, Burl held a special place in his heart for his birthday, believing the American flag waved for him on that day.
His mother, Faye B Peveto, predeceased him, as did his father, Burl Allen Peveto, Sr. He is survived by his two children, Geoffrey Lee Peveto of Austin, Texas, andApril Peveto Goldman (Aaron Goldman) of LosAngeles, California. He leaves behind three cherished grandchildren: Faye Evelyn Peveto of Austin, Texas, and Esmé B Goldman and Judah Richard Goldman of LosAngeles, California. He is also survived by his eldest sister, Julia Faye Ross (née Peveto), who resides in San Diego, California. His other older sister, Peggy Lou Peveto Arnold, of Blacksburg, Virginia, also pre-deceased Burl. Burl was fortunate enough to have been married five times in his lifetime. All of his wives have previously departed through either death or divorce court.
A Life of Stories
Burl’s life was a rich tapestry woven with diverse experiences. After graduating high school in Sulphur, Oklahoma, he was given the opportunity to serve in the U.S. Army or go to jail; he chose the former. Once discharged, he then went on to work in the oil fields across the Southern United States.
Burl’s academic pursuits led him to college and then onto law school. He practiced as a defense attorney with one failed attempt to join the other side when he ran for the office of District Attorney in Southeastern Oklahoma. However storied, Burl’s legal career was cut short by his own incarceration. His experience of living on both sides of the law shaped his perspective. He considered himself a legal expert, even continuing paralegal work after his disbarment and release. These adventures fueled his spirit and provided him with a wealth of tales, some undoubtedly involving Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and a variety of outlaws that stretched from Oklahoma all the way to Mexico.
Politically liberal with a good old boy’s soul, Burl was a mischievous spirit who never lost his zest for life. He continued to “raise hell” right up until his last breath, entertaining those around him with his stories and charm. A natural storyteller and entertainer, Burl possessed an undeniable charisma. He was fond of women, and many women cherished him in return. He never successfully sold that house he shared with that “bitch ex-wife.”
Final Farewell
A graveside service will be held for close friends and family at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. If you wish to honor Burl, please donate to the American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma https://www.acluok.org/ (https://www. acluok.org/)