William Lewis "Bill" Moore

1954 - 2024

a long-time resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, December
29, 2024. He was 70.
Bill was born February 5, 1954, in Okmulgee to Lewis and Isabelle (Milroy) Moore. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his son, Kendall Moore and fiance, Kathrine
Triplett of Richmond, Missouri, and grandchildren Bailey, Brice, and Asher Moore of Richmond.
He is also survived by his sister, Mary Crowley and husband Nolan, as well as nieces Isabella
Crowley of Norman, Ok and Anna Crowley Zerbe and husband Riley of Tulsa. He is also
survived by a host of cousins and friends, and friend and roommate Richard Neils of the home.
William graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1972. He attended Oklahoma State University
and achieved an Associate's Degree from OSU Tech in electrical maintenance. He spent many
years working around the state and in Missouri. After retiring, he spend the last 25 years in
Okmulgee. He was well-known around Okmulgee for his giant sunflowers that he grew each
year around his house. He and his sunflowers for many years were featured in the Okmulgee
Daily Times. William enjoyed gardening and won many ribbons at the Okmulgee County Fair.
Bill's favorite things included fishing, hunting, his gardens, his dogs, and the time he spent at the
Milroy Farm. William was known for his kind heart and his desire to help those who needed it.
No service are planned at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral
Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family
on Bill's Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com