OBITUARY

NAME: Billy Dale Flowers, age 87, a longtime Atoka, OK resident.

BORN: He was born on Thursday, January 16, 1930, to Lawrence and Erma (Stevens) Flowers, at Atoka, OK.

PASSED AWAY: Billy passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Atoka, OK.

AGE:  87 years, 6 months and 15 days.

EDUCATION: He graduated Sasakwa High School.

OCCUPATION: Billy worked Public Service Company before becoming a home contractor.

MILITARY: Billy proudly served his country in The Oklahoma Army National Guard 45th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict. He reached the rank of Sergeant First Class.

MARRIED: He married Billye Sue (Thomas) on Wednesday, February 4th, 1983 at Atoka, OK. They had 34 wonderful years together.

CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Billy was a member and Deacon of Atoka First Baptist Church for many years, 179th Military Police Corp, 45th Infantry Division of Atoka, OK Army National Guard, and Atoka Trails Golf. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandkids.
SURVIVED BY:

WIFE:  Billye Sue Flowers of the home in Atoka, OK

SONS: Dennis Flowers and wife Deborah of Coleman, OK

Jerry Flowers and wife Maressa of Union City, OK

Tommy Sewell and wife Debbie of Plano, TX

Wayne Sewell and wife Maria of Tushka, OK

Hugh Sewell of Atoka, OK

Jeff Sewell and wife Ellen of Atoka, OK

DAUGHTERS:  Rhonda Lacy and husband Don of Clinton, OK

Tammi Miller and husband Dan of Atoka, OK

GRANDCHILDREN: Matt and Shanda Flowers of Shawnee, OK

Larry Jason Wade of Coleman, OK

Adam and Danielle Flowers of Yukon, OK

Tanner Flowers of Union City, OK

Cody Kern of Mustang, OK

Bryce Lacy of Clinton, OK

Drew and Brooklyn Lacy of Clinton, OK

Sarah and Jason Bonvouloir of Frisco, TX

Shannon and Ryan Compere of Frisco, TX

Richard and Cami Sewell of Memphis, TN

Phillip and Amy Sewell of Plano, TX

Jamey and Secret Miller of Atoka, OK

Kevin and Hannah Miller of Atoka, OK

Clifton and Denym Miller of Atoka, OK

Jenni and Tommy Allen of Bentley, OK

Randi Sue Sewell of Atoka, OK

GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

SISTER IN LAW:  Mary Goodner of Milburn, OK

along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

FATHER:Lawrence Flowers

MOTHER:  Erma Stevens Flowers Goodner

STEPFATHER:  Bob Goodner

1ST WIFE:  Johnamae Flowers

GRANDDAUGHTER:Kristina Anne Flowers

BROTHERS: Hershel Flowers and Jerald "Sonny" Goodner

SISTER IN LAW: Patsy Flowers

DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Thursday, August 3rd, 2017

PLACE OF SERVICES: Atoka First Baptist Church, Atoka, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Joe Chapin and John Mixon

INTERMENT: Green Meadows Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma

CASKETBEARERS: Jamey Miller, Kevin Miller, Clifton Miller, Tommy Allen, Bryce Lacy, Drew Lacy, Matt Flowers, Adam Flowers

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Jason Wade, Tanner Flowers, Ryan Compere, Jason Bonvoiloir, Richard Sewell, Phillip Sewell, Bill's Mens Sunday School Class, Cody Kern

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET.  PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

FAMILY NIGHT IS WEDNESDAY 6-8PM

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE
718 W 13TH ST
ATOKA, OK 74525