Steven Brent Wion known to most of his students as “Coach B”, died Sept. 21, 2017 in Tulsa at the age of 56. He was born Aug. 12, 1961 in Thomas, Okla., to Kenneth and Ganelle (Zacharias) Wion.
While in Henryetta schools Brent was involved in many sports. He was all state in football, ran track and threw the discus qualifying two years in a row for state competition. Went to East Central University, member of Pi Kappa Alpha and graduated with a degree in teaching. He returned to Henryetta and taught classes, coached football, basketball and his passion was track, where his girls won at state and was named track coach of the year for 2014.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and uncles Don and Ben Dodd.
Brent is survived by his daughter, Mallory Wion of the home; brother: Brad and Debbie Wion of Henryetta; step daughters: Tania Bardin of Henryetta, Brittany Roberds of Preston; grandchildren: Coraline, Harper and Everly; nephews: Cassidy and Colten Wion
Aunt: Karen Dodd of Cibilo, TX and Gay Wion; cousins: Kelly Bayley and husband Chris of Fairhope, Al, Monica Burcham & Kyle of San Marcos, TX, Marni Morgan and Gary of Cibilo, TX, Todd and Suzanne Wion of Houston, Scott Wion of Tulsa
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 25, 2017 at the First Baptist Church with Toby Youngblood, officiating. Interment will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Gerry Miller, Greg Poulton, Gary Craft, Tony Greenwood, Jay Stallack and Paul Ritter. Honorary Pallbearers: Mark Shurden, Shawn Rogers, Travis King, Cassidy Wion and Colten Wion.