William ‘Bill’ Arthur Record

Obituaries

April 18, 2025

Okmulgee resident William (Bill) Arthur Record was born August 31, 1947, in Tulsa. He passed at Glenwood Skilled Nursing in Glenpool on April 13, 2025, at the age of 77.

Visitation for Bill was held from 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee, with a wake service following from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A

August 31, 1947 – April 13, 2025

funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2025, at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee, with Rev. Eli McHenry officiating. Interment will follow at the Alex Harjo Family Cemetery in Okemah. Casket bearers will be Jay Littlehead, Cody Thompson, Mekko Tyner, Legus Hummingbird, Eugene Freeman and James (Major) McHenry. Honorary casket bearers will be Jason Eyachabbe, Aaron Eyachabbe, Jariah Eyachabbe, Austin Record, Charlie Bell, George Bell and Dean Hughes.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Bill’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

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