William "Bill" H. Lydens, Lawton, Oklahoma resident, passed away January 20, 2025 at Willowpark Health Care Center in Lawton at the age of 83.
He was born August 14, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas to William Henry and Rosamond Christine (Ramey) Lydens. Bill served in the National Guard, worked as a brick layer and service agent. Bill was a simple man and didn't need much. He loved fishing, spending time with his family, and hunting down a good bargain. Bill would visit garage sales and reselling the treasures that he found, a big dream of his was to open a resell shop of his own.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bobby, Dickey, Johnny Lydens, and sister Nancy Woodham.
Survivors in his children Michael Lydens and his wife Nancy, Carolyn Enriquez and husband Nestor ,Joni Ryan and Deena Lydens; grandchildren, Laura Playa and Ravon, Kristi Lydens and Chris, Antonio Enriquez, Desirae Enriquez and Courtney, Charie Enriquez and Chris, Nestor Enriquez, William Ryan and Nicklas Ryan; 22 great-grandchildren; brother Edward Lydens, nephew, Joey Woodham and a host of other family and friends.
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2415 North Walnut Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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