William “Bill” McGuire of Poteau, Oklahoma was born August 31, 1961 in McAlester, Oklahoma to William Edwin and Doris Ann (Williams) McGuire and passed away December 12, 2024 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 63.

He is survived by:

His wife Wendy McGuire of the home

Four daughters Christie Fox and husband Bud of San Antonio, Texas, Amanda Harris and husband Carl of McAlester, Oklahoma, Heather McGuire of McAlester, Oklahoma, and Sarah McGuire of Poteau, Oklahoma

One son William McGuire and wife Kimberly of Guthrie, Oklahoma

Two sisters Kimberly Nygaard and husband Morten of North Carolina and Robin Hackler and husband Robert of McAlester, Oklahoma

Seven grandchildren Breckin, Brianna, Karma, Ava, Liam, Carson, and Alexander

His step-mother Carlene McGuire of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

A special friend, whom Bill considered as a son Cody Crank of Talihina, Oklahoma

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and a host of friends

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Doris McGuire; and one son, Cody McGuire.

Bill was a longtime resident of the area, a 1979 graduate of Talihina High School, and graduated from EOSC in Wilburton with his RN degree. He was a travel Registered Nurse. Bill was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, cousin, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Benny Marrow, Pastor Travis Cook officiating and presenting the Nurses’ Rights will be the Nurses Honor Guard of the River Valley. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

The family will visit with friends on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

To sign Bill’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

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