Billy Joe Sowers was born on June 8, 1949, to Sylvester Floyd Sowers and Bonnie Marie (Brooks) Sowers in Wagoner, Oklahoma. He departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home in Wagoner, Oklahoma, at the age of 76. He attended Wagoner Public Schools and was raised in Wagoner. Billy met and married Betty Jo Green, and together they built a family, raising four children.

Billy was a caring man.  He would often go buy groceries and take them to others in tough times because he knew they didn't have money to buy groceries.  He would also be a common face you would see at the take one, leave one community grocery boxes here in town, as he would take many nonperishable items for others to enjoy.  He enjoyed gambling, especially playing bingo.  He enjoyed exploring different yard sales and attending auctions, often finding deals.  In his younger years, Billy found joy in fishing, an activity that provided him with both relaxation and adventure.  He absolutely loved to watch his westerns; he was especially fond of shows like Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Bonanza, and many more.  Above all, Billy cherished his family, who were the cornerstone of his life.

In past times Billy enjoyed going to the bar to gather with friends and try to barter on finds at garage sales and auctions he attended.  He never engaged in karaoke, but you could find him close by as he enjoyed watching others participate.  Billy gave his life to the lord and attended Lighthouse Church regularly. He was proud to be a Christian and do his best to live for God.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Bonnie Sowers; his son, Jody Lee Sowers; brothers, Bobby Sowers, Evert Sowers, Terry Sowers, Randy Sowers, David Sowers, Loyd Sowers and 3 infant brothers; sisters, Lillian Brown, Mildred Sowers, Dorothy Sowers, and Margaret Sowers.

Those left to remember the many memories of Billy's life include his wife, Paula Bliss of Wagoner, OK; his children, Betty Lou Vanscoy of Porter, OK, Chris Sowers and wife, Sherry of Wagoner, OK, Gina Frazier and husband, Johnny of Muskogee, OK; his beloved grandchildren, Jessica Zimney, Justin Sowers, Kortney McBride and husband, William, Jeremy Sowers, Branden Vanscoy, Alissa Nicole Vanscoy, Miranda Hibbard, Steven Sowers, Jamie Sowers, Lexie and Aaron Adcock, Bailey Sowers, John Steele, Chelsea Richardson, Josh Sowers, Braxton Clark, Hunter Frazier, and Logan Frazier; 22 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Joyce Wilhoit of Wagoner, OK, Carolyn Richards of Tulsa, OK, and Timmy Sowers of Fort Gibson, OK; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family all who will miss him greatly.

The loss of Billy is deeply felt, but his family will cherish the wonderful times they shared and carry his legacy forward through the memories they hold.

The family will greet friends at a Visitation, which will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Mallett Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life honoring the life of Billy Sowers will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Lighthouse Church in Wagoner, Oklahoma.  Reverend Lisa Sowers will officiate.

Interment will follow at Bennett Addition of Elmwood Cemetery, Wagoner, Oklahoma.

The family of Billy Sowers has entrusted his care and services to Mallett Funeral Home and Crematory, 417 East Cherokee Street, Wagoner, Oklahoma, 74467.  918-485-2911