Billy J. Leeper

Billy J. Leeper, 63, of Cashion, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 as a result of the tornado that destroyed their home. B.J. died from injuries he received while saving the life of his beloved wife Pamela.

B.J. was born September 16, 1947 in Hanna, Oklahoma. He served his country proudly in the United States Army, including a four year tour in Vietnam. He and Pamela were married on February 2, 1980. He currently was employed at Vanguard Properties as a supervisor.

B.J. loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren, as well as working on cars with his son Codey and his friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela J. Leeper, daughters, Alicia Leeper and Lisa Hodges; son, Codey Leeper; granddaughters Aaliyah Leeper and Cameron Leeper; grandsons, Braedyn Leeper; James Leeper, and Jeremy Smith; brothers Bobby and Mike Leeper; and sisters Rebecca Hitt and Connie Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alice May Leeper.

Services are 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Victory Church, 4300 N. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Inurnment will be at a later date in Ft. Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma.

In lieu of flowers, a love offering may be made in B.J.’s memory at Victory Church on the day of the service in order to assist the family at this most difficult time.

To leave your condolences and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.guardianwestfuneralchapel.com. Through this website we encourage you to leave your thoughts and fond memories of B.J. for our family.

Arrangements under the direction of Guardian Funeral Homes West Chapel, Oklahoma City, OK.