Bill Bigbow

Our dear dad, husband, papa, brother, elder and friend, Billy Joe Bigbow Sr. passed away peacefully on May 6th,2025 at the age of 91. He was born on August 20th 1933 to Joe and Mae (Codopony) Bigbow in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Bill grew up and graduated from Indiahoma High School. He took part in FFA, basketball, baseball, along with other school activities. He was a proud member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and was also of Kiowa decent He married Rosemary Asetamy whom they had 3 children Karen, Susan, and Billy Jr. They raised their family in Indiahoma where Bill served as the substitute Ag teacher along with being a welder, masonry, and owner of Bigbow Hampshire Farm later known as Bigbow Club Lambs. He was married to Rosemary until her passing in 1994.

Billy married Betty Bigbow they were married on March 7, 1997. Together they continued life in Indiahoma where Billy continued his love with sheep and livestock shows. Bill was greatly known, loved and respected throughout the sheep community. He spent his life raising prize winning show lambs. One of Billys proudest moments was when his daughter Karen showed the Grand Champion Lamb with her Hampshire at the Tulsa State Stock show. And Billys saddest moment was the passing of his daughter Karen 2021. Bill had such a love for sheep shows and wanted any kid that wanted to show be able to, regardless of their ability to pay. He was a huge advocate for 4H and FFA for many years. If there was a sheep show you were guaranteed to see Bill there. He helped endless amounts of young showman, and always made sure to spread the word of God while doing so. He was best known for saying "You Always Be Good to Everyone."

Bill was a member of the Post Oak Mennonite Brethren Church and then a member of the Indiahoma United Methodist Church with his wife Betty until his passing. He was a man of Faith and a lover of watermelon, but his love for his family, friends, and community were like no other. He always had a big smile on his face and a hug for everyone.

Bill is survived by: wife of the home Betty Bigbow; son Billy Bigbow Jr. and wife Marlys, daughter Susan Bigbow-Cameron; son in law Ted Kagle; Craig and Lennetta Davenport all of Indiahoma, Kari and Brian Robertson, and Dawn and Eddie Dodd all of Comanche ,Texas, Shawn and Sharon Davenport of Elk City; grandchildren: Amber Bigbow-Roach, Missy Bigbow-Podoll, James and Alana Davenport, Clinton and Kyle Watts; Cody, Dylan, and Brandi Dodd; great grandchildren: Justice, Nicholas, Anthony, Taylor, Morgan, Camdyn, Ember, Sage, and Bailey; many close relatives and friends.

Billy is preceded in death by: daughter, Karen Bigbow Kagle, spouse Rosemary Bigbow and parents Joe and Mae Bigbow.

Funeral service will be 11 AM Monday May 12, 2025 at the Indiahoma Gym with pastor Scott Patton and Tina Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Post Oak Cemetery under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.