Adam James Heitman

Adam James Heitman was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 12th, 1988. His parents are William & Jody Heitman and Chellie & Tony Manuel. He was an older brother to Joshua Heitman, Britnee Manuel, and Chase Manuel.
Adam graduated from East Central High School in 2006 after which he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He is an Oklahoma native and a decorated military veteran who served as a Team instructor in the First Battalion, Seventh Marines. He was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. Adam served as a Reconnaissance Marine, Combat Instructor, and Weapons Instructor before being honorably discharged in 2010. Upon return from deployment, he met his wife, Samantha Heitman, and they were married in 2013. Adam had two children with Samantha, Olivia and Chloe Heitman.
He began his career in law enforcement with the Kiefer Police Department, where he completed his CLEET training before joining the Creek County Sheriff's Office in August 2022. Adam served as a patrol deputy and later as a K-9 handler alongside his partner, Thanos. During his tenure, he was awarded the Sheriff's Life Saving Award and regularly assisted with regional agency vehicle searches and drug detections. Adam enjoyed teaching others about K-9 duties and participated in demonstrations for students at area elementary schools.
Adam is survived by his wife, Samantha Heitman, and two daughters, Olivia Heitman and Chloe Heitman, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Adam is preceded in death by his grandfather, John Heitman, and uncle, Troy Heitman.
Celebration of Life service to begin at 5:00 PM at the Faith Church, Glenpool, on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026.
Arrangments are in the care of Green Hill Funeral Home.
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