Bill Rackleff

Bill Rackleff of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma passed from this life at his home on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 8:38 pm. He had lived his life in this area, except for his time in the service.

Bill was born on September 30, 1935 at Rocky Ford, Oklahoma to Johnnie Rackleff and Nancy Tail Rackleff. He attended Rocky Ford Schools. Bill was a member of the Baptist Holiness church and was often a lay minister.

Bill enjoyed his family and friends and was a very avid and enthusiastic fan of football and basketball.

Bill went to 15 different locations overseas and in the states while he was in the U.S. Navy. He was very proud of his Indian Heritage and Tribal Affiliations. Bill and Sue were married September 2, 1977 in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father, 3 sisters, 3 brothers and one step son Charles Janes.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years Sue of the home, children Carmen Lewis and husband Porkie and their children India, Brandi and Maci, Lynetta Alexander and husband Mark and their children Kam, Tara, Madison and Scout, Eugene Rackleff and wife Traci and their children Maegen, Jordan, Tori and Jenna Leigh, Marvin Rackleff, Terry Rackleff and wife Gina and their children Kylie, Trenton and Levi, Janey Goldman and husband Charlie and their children JJ and Joshua Johnson. Several other relatives and many friends also survive him.

Funeral services at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Roberts Hart Chapel, Westville, Ok with Bro. Joe Christie and Bro. Jerry Christie officiating. Interment followed at Downing Cemetery, Baron, OK.

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