Graveside memorial service for Afton Weeks will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Oklahoma with John Molz, Chaplain of Refuge Hospice Officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Afton Weeks, 87, of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Lawton.

He was born on October 4, 1937, in Schofield, Missouri, to McHavey Weeks and Zita (Lane) Weeks Brandt. Afton grew up in Missouri and attended Pleasant Hope Schools, graduating from Pleasant Hope High School. On March 21, 1957, he married the love of his life, Virginia Altic, in Springfield, Missouri. Together they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage.

Throughout his life, Afton worked in a variety of careers that reflected his strong work ethic and determination. He was employed at Great Plains Technology Center for 13 years, served as a private contractor at several military bases for many years, co-owned a motel in Branson, Missouri, and later operated his own janitorial business in Lawton.

Afton was a man who loved to stay busy and enjoyed a wide range of hobbies. He especially loved deer hunting, woodcarving, working on cars, racing, collecting knives, and making keys. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family and grandchildren. He also had a special love for his poodles, who were always by his side.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Virginia, of the home; three children: Becky Noble and husband Tom of Moore, Oklahoma; Floyd Weeks and wife Tracy of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Ricky Weeks and wife Sina of Lawton, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren: Chrissy Murphy and husband Tim of Boston, Massachusetts; Jeremy Noble of Newcastle, Oklahoma; Bobby Weeks of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Amanda Altenbach and husband Chris of Japan; English Hughes and husband Howard of Lawton, Oklahoma; Casequa Weeks of Round Rock, Texas; and Noah Weeks of College Station, Texas; as well as five great-grandchildren, with one more on the way: Cian Murphy and Ronan Murphy, both of Boston, Massachusetts; Apollo Altenbach of Japan; Johnny Santana of Lawton, Oklahoma; and Rome Rodriguez of Lawton, Oklahoma.

Afton was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Afton will be remembered for his hardworking spirit, his love for family, and the many ways he touched the lives of everyone who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com