William Herbert Spaulding

William “Bill” Herbert Spaulding

1935-2023

William Herbert Spaulding passed away peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, with his family by his side. He was 88 years old. He was a proud member of the US Air Force Veteran and Retired in 1974 with a full Honorable discharge. After his Military Service, He then Retired fully in 2000 from UCO (University of Oklahoma) as the lead Plumber. William (Bill) was born in 1935 in Poconos Arkansas and made his home in Oklahoma. Bill was a true Family man through and through and a faithful follower of the Lord. When his mouth wasn’t smiling, his eyes always were. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and the mentor of all those Souls. Bill was a proud Member of the US Air Forces and carried himself with that respect through –out Life.

He loved his entire family with his whole entire Heart. He Raised his children with strong values and guidance always .He could be Stern and Comforting at the same time. He was a Guiding Spirit and if you fell, he would pick up all the pieces and put them back together. He was always there for all the Highs and Lows. He was Steadfast, Loyal, Kind, Happy, Joyous, Comforting, always present, always there. He had an Aura of a Gentle but Commanding Comforting Soul. His Laugh was Phenomenal and always brought a Smile to your Heart.

Bill is preceded in Death by his Parents: Herbert and Rybye Spaulding. 3 Sisters and 1 Brother, Wilma, Wanda, Wendy and Wesley (Ernie) and his eldest Daughter, Ellen Corfee. Bill is survived by His Wife Carol, Children: 3 Sons and 3 Daughters: Mark Spaulding, Todd Spaulding, Connie Calaway her husband Tiger , Selma Walker and her husband Barry, Jeannie Smith and her husband Darren and Scott Spaulding, his wife Valarie, 16 Grandchildren and 33 Great Grandchildren.

Bill adored each one of his Grandchildren. His eyes would light up at the word of “PaPa “spoken by the littles and always engaged with Hugs, Smiles and Giggles & Tickles, then all the laughs would surround and fill up the room. His Presence to all was Golden and Amazing…. Smiles and comfort he always handed out freely, spoken or unspoken.

In Lieu of flowers please donate to Wounded Warriors.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Matthews Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2023 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Edmond, OK.