Billy Ray Arpealer

Graveside services for Billy Ray Arpealer, of Rattan, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Sept. 22, 2022 at Rattan Cemetery. Billy passed away Sept. 18, 2022 in Tulsa, Okla., at the age of 80.

Billy Ray Arpealer was born in Olney, Okla., on June 27, 1942, the son of Billy Arpealer and Julia (Idell) Arpealer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Anna; two grandchildren, and sister, Levetta Grizzle.

Billy was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and married Mary Anna Boyett on Jan.

15, 1966, in Rattan, Okla. Billy was a resident of Rattan for more than 55 years and owned and operated Arpealer’s convenience store. He loved playing dominoes and was a member of the Rattan Domino Club. Billy enjoyed walking through his wife’s flower beds and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved watching Dallas Cowboy football, Texas Rangers baseball and OU football and the local Rattan baseball games. Billy will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Billy is survived by his son, Billy Arpealer, Jr. of Rattan; daughter, Cynthia Morris and husband of Yukon, Okla.; 10 grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren; sisters: Karen Spalding of Antlers and Jauquetta Trotter of Antlers, along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.

Tommy Wesley officiated the service, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.