Guy Sylvester Rader, Jr., 85, a resident of Henryetta, died April 19, 2024 in Okmulgee. He was born July 8, 1938 in Joplin, Missouri to Edna (Smith) and Guy Sylvester Rader Sr.
He is preceded in death by his wife Emily Fay, son, Richard Lee Rader and sister, Clara Denise White, and granddaughter, Shelby Lee Rader.
Guy was raised in Tulsa where he attended school until about the age of 17 he would meet and marry his wife Emily Faye (KItchens). Very soon after, Guy would join the Air Force where he would learn his vocation as a Senior Electrical Planner in the building of ships and submarines in the shipyards. After he returned home from his service in the Air Force he had his family and would continue his work as an electrician.
He is survived by his son, Guy Sylvester Rader III, of the home; his grandson, Guy Sylvester Rader IV of Henryetta; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Services for are pending and details will be updated as they become available.