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Billy (Bill) Earl Chaffin, Sr.,
Obituaries
June 18, 2025
Billy (Bill) Earl Chaffin, Sr.,

Billy (Bill) Earl Chaffin, Sr., 89, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his home in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Bill was born on July 6, 1935, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Harvey Allen Chaffin and Cora (Pinkerton) Chaffin.

Bill married June Harding on May 15, 1953, until her passing in Dec. 1992.

Bill married Dolores on April 23, 1994, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and together they shared 29 years.

Bill worked for Oklahoma Natural Gas Company for 40 years, retiring from a Vice President role. Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he was also a past President of the Grand National Quail Club in Enid, Oklahoma.

Bill is survived by his son; Billy Chaffin Jr. of Eufaula, three daughters; Patricia Wisehart and husband D.L. of Guthrie, OK, Stephanie Brock-Farrington and husband Mark of Port Hadlock, WA, and Melanie Hunter of Keller, TX.; Also, grandchildren Chris Brock-Farrington and wife Carisa of Oklahoma July 6, 1935 – June 4, 2025

City, OK, Matthew Brock-Farrington and wife Krystal of Chimacum, WA, Micah Brock-Farrington and wife Shawna of Oklahoma City, OK, Whitney Brock-Farrington, Kara Brock-Farrington, and Kallan Brock-Farrington all of Port Hadlock, WA., Trace Hunter of Dallas, TX and Bria Chaffin of Fort Cobb, OK.

Also, great-grandchildren; Alex Brock-Farrington, Adeline Brock-Farrington, Sawyer Brock-Farrington, and Georgia May Brock-Farrington. Bill was preceded in death by June Chaffin, Dolores Chaffin, mom & dad, brothers Harold Chaffin, Bob Chaffin. Nephew Bobby Chaffin, grandson Kyle Hunter and Infant brother James Chaffin.

Funeral services will be held on July 1, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Lake Eufaula Christian Church with Pastor Jeremy Little officiating.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hbmfuneralhome. com.

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