Billy Ray Markham Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Billy Ray Markham Jr. 78, lifelong Kinta resident died Monday, April 13, 2015 at his home. He was born at Kinta on January 21, 1937 to Billy R. Markham Sr. and Nellie (Warren) Markham. He grew up at Kinta where he was a graduate with the class of 1955. He served his country with the United States Navy for two years and continued his service with the United States Army for nine years. Following his service he returned to Kinta and was married to Jimmie Jones on May 14, 1960. He began a career with the United States Army Ammunition Depot in McAlester in 1966 and continued as a Quarterman until his retirement in 1992. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who adored his grandchildren. He was a member of the Kinta First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Markham of the home; two daughters, Dana Farriell and husband Dewayne of Prague, Darla Lott and husband Brian of McAlester; five grandchildren, Lacey Farriell Townsend and husband Brad of Moore, Namath Farriell of McAlester, Elway Farriell of Prague, Cambrea Lott of McAlester, and Cade Lott of McAlester; one sister, Linda Rason and husband Lupe of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Warren Markham and wife Nancy of Moreno Valley, CA, and Tommy Markham of Kinta; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Nellie Markham; an infant son, Terry Lee Markham; three sisters, Sue Nell Hailey, Mary Arnwine, and Nadine Norvell; one brother, J.C. Markham. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the Kinta First Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Mills and Reverend James Easley officiating. Eulogists: Cambrea Lott and Lacey Farriell Townsend. Pallbearers will be Billy Don Cloud, Jonathan Bailes, Clark Powell, his grandsons, Namath Farriell, Elway Farriell, and Cade Lott. Honorary pallbearers include Kenneth Smith, Andy Hubbard, Jim Myers, C.B. Coplen, John Beale, Jerry Beale. Burial will follow at Sans Bois Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Billy Ray Markham Jr.

January 21, 1937 - April 13, 2015