Billy J. Standridge
December 7, 1932 - November 30, 2020
Billy James Standridge, 87, of Muskogee, OK passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born December 7, 1932 to Willie Standridge and Dora Velma (Brown) Standridge-Ross in Allen, OK. Bill’s mother later married Jackson W. Ross who was his stepfather for 48 years. He had two stepsiblings. Bill joined the army on March 2, 1953 and was honorably discharged on February 24, 1955. He married the love of his life, Betsey Richardson in 1956. They shared many happy years of marriage and memories together. In 1956 they became members of the First United Methodist Church. Bill loved his church family. He has also been a member of the Odd Fellows since 1956 and served as secretary for 30 years. In 1988 he joined the Gideons and has been a member ever since. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Standridge; mother, Dora Velma (Brown) Standridge-Ross; stepfather, Jackson W. Ross; and stepsister, Margie Ross. He is survived by his stepbrother, Thomas Jack Ross, and many cousins. A celebration of Billy’s life will be 10am, Monday, December 7, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Cindy Culver officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery with Rick Nichols, Dennis James, Roy Entz, Charles Osborn, Carl Boyes, Tom Ross, and Dave Ross serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gospel Rescue Mission.
Billy James Standridge, 87, of Muskogee, OK passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born December 7, 1932 to Willie Standridge and Dora Velma (Brown) Standridge-Ross in Allen, OK. Bill’s mother later married Jackson W. Ross... View Obituary & Service Information