Darrel Ray Bills of Howe, Oklahoma was born October 30, 1956 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Felix D. Bills and Marita L (Mosley) Wilkins and passed away April 15, 2024 in Howe, Oklahoma at the age of 67.
He is survived by:
His wife of 31 years:
Sonya R. Bills of Howe, Oklahoma
Three sons:
Brandon Bills (Janae) of Idabel, Oklahoma
Casey Bills (Ashley) of McAlester, Oklahoma
Adam Crowe (Nichole) of New Orleans, Louisiana
One daughter:
Amanda Alcazar (Benjamin) of Poteau, Oklahoma
One sister:
Cynthia Reedy (Doc) of Jackson, Tennessee
7 grandchildren
Numerous other family and friends
He was preceded in death by his father, Felix D Bills and mother, Marita (Mosley) Wilkins.
Darrel was a veteran of both the United States Air Force and United States Army. He was a Special Operations Green Beret and a very patriotic man. After his military service, he owned and operated his own trucking business for 15 years. In 2005, Darrel started work as a military analyst operating in Iraq and Afghanistan until 2015. Darrel enjoyed music, tinkering with engines, and spending time with his family.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park with military honors by the Poteau D.A.V. Chapter #63. Arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: His Family
Viewing will be from Noon until 8:30 p.m., Wednesday with family visiting with friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Visitation
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, OK 74937
Funeral Service
Thursday, April 18, 2024
11:00 AM
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, OK 74937