Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt LeFlore recently celebrated his 90th birthday and was honored for his years of dedication and service to his country and Nation.
He was born June 16, 1935, in Atoka County, Oklahoma, went to Jones Academy and at 18 years old, he joined the United States Navy. Ted served during the Korean War as a Seabee from January 13, 1954, to February 20, 1962. Ted is a full-blooded Choctaw and is not only proud of his Native American heritage but also proud to be an American, Oklahoma and veteran.
Ted voluntarily mows the cemetery near his home and keeps flags on the graves of the 22 veterans who are buried there. He was selected as Chahta Nation Veteran of the Month in July 2021 and remains active in Tribal Affairs.
On June 14, 2025, his family hosted a reunion and 90th birthday celebration for Ted. The celebration included a family lunch, the posting of colors by the Choctaw Honor Guard and Chantelle Standefer singing the National Anthem in Chahta.
The Choctaw Nation presented LeFlore with an elder’s blanket. Choctaw Nation’s District 10 Councilmember Anthony Dillard and Historic Project Manager Judy Allen were present.
Oklahoma Representative Justin Humphery attended to present LeFlore with an official State of Oklahoma Citation for his service and dedication signed by Humphery and Oklahoma Senator David Bullard.