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Memory Gardens Cemetery
Pittsburg, Oklahoma
Bishop Funeral Home
Submitted by: Carol Spear Rice
Bill Eugene Muncy, 102, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in McAlester, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family. A viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery in McAlester, Oklahoma, with Mr. Eric Arpelar and Mr. Larry Taylor officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army Honor Guard
Pallbearers will be Michael Bogard, Ashton Bogard, Eric Arpelar, Zane Arpelar, Benny Davis, and Larry Taylor.
Bill was born on August 17, 1923, in Paden, Oklahoma, to Guss Muncy and Frankie (Cathey) Muncy. In his younger years, he traveled frequently as his father worked in the oil and gas industry. He attended school in Odessa, Texas, but was drafted into the United States Army a few months prior to graduation due to World War II. Bill proudly served his country during the war. Later in life, at the age of 85, he obtained his high school diploma.
Following his honorable discharge, he attended Okmulgee, Oklahoma Tech School before settling in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
On August 21, 1954, Bill married the love of his life, Nolan Marie McManes, in Eufaula, Oklahoma. He worked in the oil and gas industry at pumping stations, but throughout his life, he was best known as a dedicated cattle rancher on his own land.
Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing and took great pride in maintaining his property, always keeping his lawn and trees well cared for. Above all, he cherished his faith. He was a devoted member of the Church of God (7th Day) in McAlester, where he faithfully served as both a Deacon and a Trustee.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Gussie Hilburn and husband Richard of Savanna; step-son-in-law, Harold Lux of Manitou Springs; eleven grandchildren, Christi Epps and husband Alan of Scipio, Dena Coral of McAlester, April Maresh and husband Joe of Omaha, Nebraska, Steve Lux of Phoenix, Arizona, Sherry Marczewski and husband Terry of Edmond, Brian Walker and wife, Diane of Duncan, Dustin Walker of Duncan, Michael Bogard of McAlester, Medina Arpelar and husband Eric of Cleveland, Les Hilburn and wife Jennifer of Arlington, Texas, and Drew Hilburn of McAlester; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nolan Marie Muncy; his parents, Guss Muncy and Frankie (Cathey) Muncy; a sister, Betty Muncy; a brother, Dale Muncy; his step-children, Tommy Walker, Archie Walker, and Beth Lux; his grandson, Brent Walker; and his step-daughters-in-law, Shelby Walker and Rhetta Walker.
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