William Kirkwood

Kirkwood

William James “Billy” Kirkwood, age 51 and a lifetime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2023.

Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and a Rosary to follow on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church west of Konawa. Fr. Joseph Duggempudi will officiate, and burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery Billy was born February 7, 1972 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Billy G. Kirkwood and Pamela M. (Khoury) Kirkwood.

He is survived by his mother, Pamela Kirkwood of the home; four sons, James Merrell and wife, Morgan of Ada, Oklahoma, Josh Kirkwood of Konawa, Jacob Kirkwood of Maud, Oklahoma, and Joseph Kirkwood of Konawa; one brother, Donnie Jones and wife, Laura of Laguna Vista, Texas; four sisters, Sheila Capps and husband, Carl of Konawa, Angie Brooks and husband, Darryl of Noble Oklahoma, Kori Kirkwood and Michael of Konawa, and Kaci Kirkwood of Konawa; one granddaughter, Jaiden Merrell; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Kirkwood and step-mother, Glenda Kirkwood; grandparents, Mildred and Daniel Khoury, and Clint and Gracie Kirkwood; and several other loved ones.