Bill Deo Jr., a longtime resident of Henryetta, died Dec. 15, 2016 at the age of 68. Bill was born March 9, 1948 in Hanna to Billy William Deo, Sr. and Sarah Spaniard. Bill grew up in the Hanna area attending Hanna Public Schools, before moving to Weleetka Public Schools where he graduated high school.
Bill worked as a furniture mover for approximately 15 years for Mathis Brothers Furniture in Oklahoma City. Bill married Susie Watson Aug. 24, 2004 in Morris.
Bill is preceded in death by both his mother and father; a sister, Margo Deo; a brother, Wallace Deo; a step-sister, Lena Tiger; and step-brother, Lawrence Josie.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years: Susie Deo of the home in Henryetta; two daughters: Serena Deo of Louisiana and Tamrah Earls and husband Jordan of Henryetta; two sons: Billy Deo and wife Nancy of Okemah and Phillip Deo and wife Tina of Beggs; step daughters: Roberta Lindsey of Allen, Geebee Ratliff and husband Robert of Glenpool, Liza Lindsey of Okmulgee, and Tumissah Lindsey of the home in Henryetta; two step-sons: Little "Cho" Lindsey of Henryetta, and Chebonnie "Rocky" Lindsey and wife Cheryl of Sapulpa; one brother, Paul Haynes of Henryetta; one sister, Josephine Francis and husband Robert of Glenpool; 25 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; and by a host of nieces, nephews, other extended family, and many good friends.
Viewing for Bill will be held Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 1 until 4 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Service in Henryetta. A wake service for Bill will be held Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Weogufkee Church, near Hanna.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Weogufkee Church in Hanna with Rev. Oscar Harjo officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Weogufkee Church Cemetery in Hanna under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be Charles Jal Harley, Jordan Earls, Jordan Hicks, Steve Yargee, Jeffery Scull, and Michael Evans. Honorary bearers will be William Gouge, Jacob Hill, Danny Lindsey, Mitch Jacks, and Jacob Lewis.