Bill Coughran

February 19, 1930 - February 5, 2017

Mr. Bill Coughran, 86 of Talala, Oklahoma passed away Sunday at his home. He was born on February 19, 1930 in Checotah, Oklahoma to Frank and Bessie (Wood) Coughran. He grew up at Porum. He served his country with the United States Army. He was a Sargent First Class and a Combat Veteran of the Korean War. He married Clara Bogle and they made their home in Broken Arrow. He owned and operated a Tire Shop and Antique Store. He was a skilled mechanic and very knowledgeable Antique Dealer. They moved back to Porum and made their home there after retirement. After the passing of his wife Clara in 2009, later on he met and married Patricia Morton on February 23, 2010. Bill loved raising horses and miniature horses and loved taking care of and beautifying their home and yard. Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia Coughran of the home; his son, Sam Coughran and wife Suzann of Broken Arrow, his step-son, David Chapman and wife Sheila of Talala, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Abby Sheldon and husband, Wyatt of Talala, Lane Chapman and wife Rachael of Decatur, Texas, Christopher Coughran of Broken, Arrow; two brothers, Bob Coughran and wife Frances of Porum, Lonzo Coughran of Tulsa; numerous nieces and nephews; “Special friends, Darren and Peggy Campbell.” Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bessie Coughran; his wife Clara Coughran of 56 years; two brothers, John and Jack Coughran. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Porum First Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Dale Wendlandt officiating. Pallbearers include Joey Coughran, David Coughran, David Chapman, Lane Chapman, James Denton, Luke Cox. Burial will immediately follow to Coleman Cemetery in Porum under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.