The celebration of life for Billy F. Harris, 71 year-old Enid resident will be 10:00AM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 ..in the Henninger-Hinson Chapel. A graveside service will follow in Lehigh Cemetery in Coalgate, Oklahoma at 3:30 PM.
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Billy was born December 31, 1947 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Dewey D. and Nadine (Marchand) Harris and died Sunday, November 24, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital. After Billy graduated High School he was drafted into the United States Army, serving from 1967-1973, active duty with four additional tears as a reservist. He was an excellent marksman with his rife earning many service medals and awards, the Sharp Shooter Medal. When he return the service, he resumed his career as a meat cutting working for his father at Dicus Market then later the United State Dept. of Agriculture. He served as a Fire-Fighter at Vance Air Force Base from 1976-2002, retiring at the rank of Crew Chief.
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While Billy made a career of serving his community, he was an avid outdoorsman. Being outside with family and friends was his passion. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and bee keeping. He would join his Dad, Dewey on deer, quail and pheasant hunts; often trying to talk his daughters into trying what he brought home. His catfish frying events were legendary with huge family gatherings to enjoy the benefits of his labors. If he blessed you with his homemade bourbon honey, you knew you were special. During his days off from the Vance Fire Department he could often be seen supporting philanthropic activities for the base or coming to his daughters' rescue.
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"Although we know it is his time, we just aren't ready to let him go"
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He is survived by his Mother Nadine, his daughters. Bobbi Ann Williams and husband Herbert V. Williams of La Vernia, TX; Rebecca Michelle Massey and husband Russell T. Massey of Manassas, VA.; and Mary Francine Reaville and husband Bradley S. Reaville of Enid.
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Grandchildren Chelsea K. (Fleckenstien) Shelton and husband Jeremy C. Shelton and their children, Kensley Grace and Kaisley Ann Shelton, of La Vernia, TX.; Hunter F. Fleckenstein, of San Marcos, TX., Cody D. and R. Dillon Massey of Manassas, VA; Cassondra L. Keller and husband Gene W. Keller and their son Kane W. Keller of Spring Park, MN; Megan E. Reaville, Jacob A. Swan, and his wife Briana and their son Jaxon A. Swan, Jeremy E. Swan and his son Jaycee A. Roger-Swan and Emma E. Reaville, all of Enid one brother Dewey Dewayne Harris and one sister Margaret M. Haddox. Also surviving are nieces, Gayla W. Haddox Mock and husband Burk, their daughter, Rachel Mock; and Carla T. Haddox, and her daugherts, Alisia and Taylva Haddox all of Enid.
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He was preceded in death by his Father Dewey D. Harris, his grandparents Mary Ivy Ford and Francis Marchand and Bertha Mae Reeves and William Wilburn Harris. Also, brother-in-law Carl W. Haddox.
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In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
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Obituaries are posted, in part, due to the generosity of The Commons.
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