Billy Dale Cecil was born October 18, 1947 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Everett Calvin and Ardeth Mae (Talley) Cecil. He served in the United States Army from January, 1966 thru September, 1967. He was honored to be a part of the Freedom Flight for veterans a few years ago.

Billy's first career was as a meat cutter, later in life changing directions to become an over the road truck driver. Arella went right along with Billy as they made many trips down the highway. When he was home Billy took great pride in having a nice lawn. His family fondly recalls how he loved having lights everywhere.

Billy was a great joker and was good at bringing people together. Those leadership skills were put to good use when he coached girls fast pitch softball from 1983-1994. His daughter, Kim will always cherish the many wonderful memories of her dad's coaching and the many life lessons learned from him.

Billy was a member of his motorcycle club and loved being around people. His most cherished event were the annual Bingham family reunions.

Billy departed this life early Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home in Park Hill, Oklahoma with his loving family by his side.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Arella Cecil of the home; his daughter, Kim Jobe and Randall Edgar of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Jacob Jobe of California, Lauren Jobe of Norman, Oklahoma, Lindsey Abrusley of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Austin Edgar of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his great-granddaughter, Evelyn Rose Edgar of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his goddaughter, Shari Kaye Hutson and her husband, "J" Hutson of Louisiana; other extended family and many friends.

A memorial service of committal will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Officiating will be Chaplain Steve Holestine.

Military rites will be provided by the United States Army Honors Team.

The family request that memorial donations be made to St. Jude.