William F. "Bill" Dill Jr, a longtime resident of Henryetta, died Dec. 4, 2016 in Okmulgee at the age of 95. Bill was born in Henryetta Sept. 9, 1921 to William F Dill Sr and Bell Era Cox. He grew up in Henryetta, attending Henryetta Public Schools before joining the U.S. Army in 1942 and was a combat veteran having served in the Army Air Corps during the duration of his service. He was honorably discharged four years later in 1946 as a veteran of World War II.
Bill was a longtime member of the American Legion in Henryetta as well as a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. Following his military service, he returned home to Henryetta where he worked as a machinist for Pittsburg Plate Glass. He later retired from PPG. Bill married the love of his life, June Cheeseman in 1940 in Henryetta. They remained happily married for 67 years until June's death in 2007.
Bill is preceded in death by both his mother and father; and a sister, Dorothy Grady.
Survivors include his three sons: William D. Dill of Spring, Tex., Gary Dill of Bartlesville, and Dennis Dill of Oklahoma City; daughter, Kathy Bales of Tulsa; sister, Betty Robinson of Henryetta; 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; other extended family and many good friends.
Viewing will be held at Integrity Funeral Service on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Integrity Chapel in Henryetta with Rev. Robert Bray officiating. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Henryetta under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army.