Bill Joe Dildine

MR. BILL JOE DILDINE Bill Joe Dildine, 84, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at his home in Barnsdall, OK. He was born on February 1, 1931, in Wynona, Oklahoma, to Crayton and Lula Mae (Davis) Dildine. Bill grew up and attended school in Wynona, OK. After graduating high school in 1950, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict until December 1954. He married the love of his life, Benna Baker on December 24, 1953 and after his military service, returned to Barnsdall and went to work for Bareco Wax Company. In 1960, they purchased acreage and built their home. They had three sons: B.J, Bruce and Glenn. Bill loved his country home that he built with his own hands in 1962, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his love of ranching. After years of service, he became self-employed and started Dildine Trucking, which grew to trucks, backhoes, road graders and other construction equipment. He continued this until his retirement in 1993. Bill was extremely proud of his family, his sons, his daughters-in-law, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved family reunions and getting together with family. On December 31, 2000, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Benna, after 47 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Garvice, Ray, and Robert. It was his wish to make his journey to heaven from his home. Bill is survived by his sons: B.J., and his wife Robbie, Bruce and his wife Melanie, and Glenn and his wife Rebecca. His sister, Barbara Burrows and her husband Leroy, both of whom, he adored. He is also survived by: seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews and his best friend, Vicky Brumley. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Barnsdall with Rev. Rick Loggins of the First Freewill Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in the Ethel Reece Cemetery at Barnsdall, under the direction of the Stumpff-Barnsdall Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Rivercross Hospice 2301 S.E. Washington Blvd. Bartlesville, OK. 74006 Friends who wish may sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.stumpff.org.

Bill Joe Dildine

February 1, 1931 - October 30, 2015