Billy Leroy Goodman

Billy L. Goodman, a longtime resident of Dewar, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013 in Tulsa at the age of 81. Billy was born on December 11, 1931 to Russell Goodman and Ileta Finch Goodman. Billy grew up in Dewar and attended Dewar Public Schools. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy from December, 1950 until October, 1954 where he was awarded the National Defense Service medal, United Nations Service medal, and the Korean Service medal with four stars. After his military service, Bill attended school at Okmulgee Technical School where he completed his course of study in electrical construction. Billy worked as an electrician for Eagle Picher for many years. He later owned Goodman Electric and Bill's Bait Shop. Billy worked for many years on out of state projects as an electrician. But above all, Billy loved to play dominoes and he was an avid fisherman. Billy was a longtime member of the Dewar First Baptist Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. Billy is preceded in death by both his mother and father; his brother, Russell Edward Goodman; and his brother-in-law, Bob Goodman. He is survived by a son, Jimmy Goodman and wife Terri of Henryetta; a daughter, Tommie Grigg and husband Larry of Inola; his sister, Jean Goodman of Dewar; a sister, Alice Winton and husband David of Jenks; an aunt, Mary Hedrick of Dewar; and by a host of cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; as well as many good friends. Viewing will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 3pm until 8pm and on Monday, June 24 from 8am until 8pm. Funeral Services for Billy will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Dewar First Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Vance officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta. Pallbearers will be Eddie Goodman, Larry Grigg, Tucson Grigg, Dave Winton, David Winton, and Wylie Ryal. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Capps, Johnny Barnett, Johnny Goodman, John Grossman, and Buddy Kelley.