William Ray Trueblood's Obituary
William Ray Trueblood
September 19th, 1958 ~ October 24th, 2025
William “Bill” Ray Trueblood was born on September 19, 1958, in Bloomington, Illinois, to parents William Roy Trueblood and Janice (Daily) Erkilla. He passed away on October 24, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill married the love of his life, Dorothy “Dotty” Trueblood, on August 13, 1983, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Together they shared 42 wonderful years of marriage and raised two beloved children, Bethany and Nate.
Bill worked as an air traffic controller, a career that suited his focus and patience. He and his family lived in Omaha, Nebraska, for 25 years before relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma. A true family man, Bill was devoted to his wife and children, always providing laughter, guidance, and love.
Known for his good sense of humor and quick wit, Bill was a natural jokester who could brighten anyone’s day. In his earlier years, he coached baseball and was involved with the Boy Scouts, helping to shape young lives through mentorship and fun. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially ice fishing, taking his boat out, and tending to his garden.
He was also a talented handyman who could fix just about anything. Bill had a deep love for the Lord and for music. He played the guitar and trumpet and enjoyed singing.
Bill’s life was one of faith, laughter, and devotion to family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife Dotty Trueblood and his children Bethany and Nate Trueblood.
A service celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 12:30pm at the Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Grace and Peace Presbyterian in Bill’s memory.
Services will be livestreamed for those friends and family members who are unable to attend in person.
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