Billy Glenn Gupton, 70, died in Joplin MO, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from heart related issues. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sharon Gupton; sister, Glenda Rogers and husband Billy Jack; brother, Chuck Russell and wife Sharon; daughter, Dana Shanks and husband Randy; son, Richard Sehorn and wife Susan; son, Brad Ozeroglu; son, Mike Gupton; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Bill was born on January 31, 1950 in Broken Arrow, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Naomi Russell; sister, Connie Marchant; and brother, Donald Wayne Bryant.
Bill graduated from Spiro High School in 1967. After completing high school, Bill attended NEO on a football scholarship. Bill’s esteemed professional career included 50 years in the paper goods industry. He had retired at the first of the year and had moved from Las Vegas to Joplin, MO to be close to family during retirement. Bill was a sports enthusiast and had many close friends.
A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, February 29 at the First Baptist Church in Arkoma, OK. Visitation will begin one hour before service at First Baptist Church.
A memorial gift can be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 1004, Arkoma OK 74901, in lieu of flowers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Crumb, Finley Sehorn, Teslie Sehorn, Jackie Smith, Floyd Bernett,
Austin Morton and Bill Parish.