The Osage Nation is in mourning. Our flags are lowered to half-staff as we honor and grieve the passing of former Principal Chief Jim Gray.
His leadership, vision, and service were rooted in love for the Wahzhazhe people and our sovereignty. He did all this with immense generosity and kindness. We give thanks for the work he carried forward on behalf of our Nation and the path he strengthened for future generations.
We keep his family in our prayers and our community as we grieve together.
Funeral Arrangements:
Chief James R. Gray will lie in state at Wakon Iron Chapel located at 181 Wakon Iron Blvd, Pawhuska, OK.
On Sunday, 12-4:30 p.m., a special viewing will be held at the Osage Mineral Council Chambers, 813 Grandview Avenue, Pawhuska, OK.
Sunday night dinner to follow at 5:30 p.m. at Wakon Iron Community Building, with tribal leader speeches following.
Osage Funeral Services:
Monday, February 16, 2026, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Wakon Iron Chapel
Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Osage National Cemetery, Highway 99 & County Road 2667, Pawhuska, Oklahoma 74056
Services are under the care of Powell Funeral Home.
Please find a full obituary from the Osage News here.