Billy A. Marrs

Funeral services for Billy A. Marrs, 83, of Sperry, OK, were held Thursday, September 15, 2022, at North Point United Pentecostal Church in Sperry, OK. Ronald Jones officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Michael Aaron Marrs, Christopher Davis Marrs, David Delay, Cordero Thompson, Marshall Volvrecht, and Matthew Mathis.

Billy was born April 13, 1939, in Sperry, OK, to Houston Aaron and Ruth Naomi (Jones) Marrs. He passed away September 12, 2022, in Tulsa, OK.

Billy was an honored Sperry Alum, who loved the Sperry community. Billy and Betty were given the Sperry’s Old Timer award during a homecoming parade. Billy had devoted his life to helping people. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army and retired honorably as Sergeant. He was a lifelong banker and retired from The Exchange Bank of Sperry. Bill was also a member of the Sperry Cemetery Board, the Sperry Merchants Association, and the Lake Association. He spent many decades as a Sertoman and was active in the American Legion. 

He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Marrs; daughter, Natalie A. Mayfield; grandsons, Michael Aaron Marrs, Christopher Davis Marrs, and Matthew Alexander Mayfield; great-granddaughters, Saria Nova and Jenna Louise; brother, Donnie Marrs and wife, Judy; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Houston Marrs; and mother, Ruth Marrs.

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Online condolences to the family can be made at johnsonsperry.com.