Dr. Ivie Peyton Haralson, Jr.

Dr. Ivie Peyton (Pete) Haralson, Jr., 83, of Muskogee, OK was born August 2, 1940, in Franklin, Tennessee to Ivie Peyton Haralson, Sr. and Elizabeth (Hughes) Haralson passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023, in Muskogee, OK. Pete was an Eagle Scout and attended Franklin High School lettering 3 years in track, also winning the interscholastic championship both his junior and senior year in football. He earned the physics, chemistry medals and graduated as salutatorian of his class in 1958. He furthered his education at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville and University of Tennessee Medical School in Memphis graduating in 1964 with a Doctorate of Urology. After graduation he completed his internship at D.C. General and a general surgery residency at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, George Washington University. Pete proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving in Korea as a medical service officer. He was honorably discharged as a Captain in December of 1970. The next four years he served in residency in the urology department of Georgetown University Hospital as chief resident 1971-1972. Dr. Haralson was a well-known name in Muskogee County, and he served many patients during his 30 years of dedicated practice at the then Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Pete loved spending time with his sons and their families. He was an avid duck hunter and owned many great retrievers. In his retirement he frequently hunted and fished with friends and family as well as traveling to Seagrove, FL. to vacation. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Pete is proceeded in death by his parents, Ivie Peyton Haralson Sr and Elizabeth (Hughes) Haralson; and sister Mary Peyton Haralson of Franklin, Tennessee. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother Bill Haralson of Nashville, TN; son, Ivie Peyton Haralson III and wife Christy, their children Kaleigh, Elizabeth and Lily of Tulsa, OK; and son Farley Haralson and Stacey McGuinn and their children Jackson, Ella Rose and Charlie of Nashville, TN; extended family; and many friends. A celebration of Pete’s life will be held at the Harmony Hall from 4pm-6pm, Friday, October 6, 2023. The family of Ivie Peyton Haralson, Jr. has entrusted his care and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Muskogee. 918-910-8883. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Dr. Ivie Peyton Haralson, Jr.

August 2, 1940 - September 17, 2023