William E. "Bill" Fussell, 80, of Thackerville, OK, was born September 13, 1928, in Texarkana, TX, the son of Riston and Lottie Follis Fussell. He passed away Monday, January 12, 2009, in the Gainesville Health & Rehab Center, Gainesville, TX.

Mr. Fussell had been a resident of Love County since 1980, moving here from Buena Park, CA. He and Raymadene McCage were married on March 27, 1948, in Courtside, AZ. Mr. Fussell worked as a crane operator in construction on the Pacific pipeline before retiring. Also a gifted carpenter and mechanic, Mr. Fussell was proud that he was able to build his own home and also assist the community in many ways, but mainly by doing repairs to the buses and trucks. His hobbies included fishing, camping, raising cattle and gardening. A loving family man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, Mr. Fussell will be especially remembered as a "great grandpa." He was a Mason and of the Methodist faith.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, James Fussell; and a sister, Iva Morrison.

He is survived by his wife, Raymadene Fussell of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Tonya Fussell of Thackerville; a daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Hank Blatnik of Tustin, CA; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service is Thursday January 15, 2009, at the Church of Christ - Thackerville, OK. Officiating will be Bro. Murray McMurray.

Interment is at Mt. Zion Cemetery - Thackerville, OK. Arrangements entrusted to Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home - Marietta, OK
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