05/03/2026
To our Okie Doke BBQ family,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mike — the man behind the smoker, the stories, and the soul of Okie Doke BBQ.
Mike wasn’t just the owner… he was the early mornings tending the fire, the laughter behind the counter, and the reason so many of you kept coming back. He believed good BBQ could bring people together, and he built this place on that simple, powerful idea.
We know many of you knew him not just as a pitmaster, but as a friend. Your support, kind words, and memories mean everything to our family right now.
Okie Doke BBQ will eventually carry on in his honor — keeping the smoke rolling, just like he would’ve wanted. Everything we do will be in his honor and legacy.
Thank you for being part of his story.
— The Family of Mike Okie Doke Wilson.