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William Edgar "Bill" Bensley Sr
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He was preceded in death by his parents; a baby brother David Ray Bensley; and brother in law Lonnie Spencer.
The family includes his son, William Edgar Bensley, Jr. and his daughter Brooke of Mannford; his brother, Gene Bensley and wife Victoria of Bluejacket, sister Laura Spencer of Vinita, and numerous other relatives.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Burckhalter-Highsmith Chapel in Vinita.
The graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lewis Shawnee Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.highsmithfh.com or on the funeral home Facebook page. Arrangements are in the care of the Burckhalter-Highsmith Funeral and Cremation Services of Vinita. "Vinita's only locally family owned and operated funeral home."
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