Okemah, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma
Billy Don Roberts
Age 76, a resident of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born July 12, 1946 in Okemah, Oklahoma, the son of James C. and Marie G. (McCurdy) Roberts.
Billy Don graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964 and from Arkansas Tech in 1970 with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. He retired from the State of Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services after 34 years. He served in the United States Army National Guard, was a member of the American Legion, and helped coach American Legion Baseball. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Razorbacks, and loved fishing. He was a Christian
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Clark Dale Tucker.
Survivors three brothers Dwayne Rutland and his wife Susan of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Curt Roberts and his wife Donnette of Lincoln, Arkansas, Preston Roberts and his wife Darla of Summers, Arkansas; sister-in-law Barbara Tucker of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Monday, April 24, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Lincoln Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held.
Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.