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In Loving Memory of

Billy Joe Speer

Service Details

 Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 2 pm
Graveside at Garden of Memories Cemetery
Vian, Oklahoma

Viewing

 Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Family will greet friends from 6 - 8 pm
Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home - Sallisaw

Officiating

Rev. Dale Ritter
Jason Elbon

Pallbearers

 Edward Elbon, Jerry Simon, Richard Wolfenbarger,
Jason Elbon, David Lee Wolfenbarger and Joe Paul Simon

 


Obituary

Billy Joe Speer, 78, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away February 8, 2013, in Vian. He was born August 28, 1934, The son of Monta Delone Speer and Mary Elizabeth Brashears. Billy graduated from Vian High School in 1952 and then served in the U.S. Air Force. He was married to Carol Speer whom he loved dearly. While in High School, Bill excelled at baseball and basketball. He worked at Arco Chemicals in Sand Springs for 21 years. He retired and returned to Vian where he worked for Vian Public Schools for 19 years.

During his time at Vian Schools, Bill loved sharing his knowledge of sports with the kids and teasing them continuously. That earned him the nickname "Pothead" which he accepted proudly. Bill worked for years at the concession stands of his beloved Vian Wolverines and rarely missed a game. Also an OU fan, you could often find Bill decked out in his Vian Wolverines or Oklahoma Sooner gear.

In 2011, Bill was named Vian's favorite son for his personal distinction, community service and in honor of the esteem and affection with which he was held by the Vian community.

Truly one of a kind, Bill was loved so much by his family and friends and by the many people he touched throughout his life. He will be remembered forever and missed always.

wife: Carol of the home

1 daughter and son in law:
Julie and Scott Hendren of Broken Arrow, OK

4 grandchildren and spouses: Jeni and Sam Norris, Gary and Kara Martin, Kristin Martin, Kayla and Brandon Turney

6 great grandchildren:
 Aileen, Parker, Jase, Alyssa, Khloe and Riley

1 sister: Jackie Meyer of Peck, Kansas

1 brother: Louis Speer of Tulsa, OK

He was preceded in death by his parents,
4 sisters: Ruby, Pauline, Mae, Helen and
5 brothers: Buster, John, Donald, Monte Jr. and Haskell

  

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