Billie Edward Hyatt of Arkoma, Oklahoma was born August 14, 1930 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Robert Leroy and Mary Elizabeth (Brill) Hyatt and passed away on March 1, 2023 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 92.
He is survived by:
His wife:
Vesta Lou Hyatt of the home
One daughter:
Cynthia Cooper and husband A.C. of Hackett, Arkansas
Three sons:
Jack Hyatt and wife Helen of the Hontubby Community
Rick Hyatt of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Billy Hyatt and wife Kathy of Muldrow, Oklahoma
10 grandchildren:
Christy Terry and husband David, Jeremie Thornburg and wife Kelly, Tammy Deshazo, Jennifer Cochran, Melinda Hyatt, James Thornburg, Tausha Hyatt, Tiffany Mitchell and husband Dustin, Brian Hyatt and wife Lauren, and K.C. Hyatt
24 great-grandchildren
9 great-great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends whom loved him very much
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Mary Lou Alexander and Patricia Felkins; and four brothers Glen Brill, Eugene Hyatt, Robert Hyatt, and Dick Kimbrough.
Billie was a 40 year resident of the Arkoma area. He was a deacon and a member of the Panama Freewill Baptist Church. He did gold prospecting in Oregon and worked at Hanna Nickle Mine in Riddle, Oregon. He also worked as the Deputy Sheriff in Oregon and as a Logger. Billie is a veteran, where he served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Billie worked as a custodian for Fanshawe Schools and also was a Foreman at Congoleum Carpet and Flooring Company in Wilburton, Oklahoma. He also worked at GNB Battery in Fort Smith, Arkansas and then became the Produce Manager for Harp’s in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He loved fly fishing, hunting, and reading. Billie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and a dear friend. He will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved him.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Fanshawe Freewill Baptist Church in Fanshawe, Oklahoma with Reverend David Nolan officiating. Burial will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery in Fanshawe, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Jeremy Thornburg, Brian Hyatt, Chase Green, K.C. Hyatt, James Thornburg, and Dustin Mitchell.
Viewing will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m., Thursday; 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Friday; 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Saturday at the funeral home.
To sign Billie’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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