Billy Wesley

Billy Eugene Wesley, age 92, passed away on December 24, 2018 at his home in Aguila, Arizona. Billy was born October 29, 1926 in Tyrone, Oklahoma to Riffe & Hazel Wesley. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, following his military service he worked as a masonry contractor working in Liberal, Kansas, Colorado, Arizona and various locations in the west. He moved to Cripple Creek, Co and during that time he was a Sheriff Deputy and Game Warden and worked in Gold Mining. He moved to Arizona some 25 years ago working as a manager in gold mining operations. He was a member of the American Legion in Wickenburg. Billy was a very generous man and community oriented. He gave of his time and resources to help Police, Fire and Military organizations as well as many others. Billy was preceded in death by a brother Bob "Bo" Wesley and a sister Peggy Holt. He is survived by sons Bill Wesley, Jr. of Liberal, KS and Bob (Jackie) Wesley of Turpin, OK, 4 grandchildren: Michael, John, Bobby Wesley and Angela Smiddy and 6 great-grandchildren. Family services will be held at the family home in Aguila on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 10:30 AM