Bill Edward Brittle went to be with Lord on August 24, 2012
at his home in Miami, Ok. He was 82.

He was born to Harry and Hazel (Painter) Brittle on February 14, 1930 in Quapaw, Ok. He had lived in the Quapaw – Picher – Miami area all his life. He was member of Highway Tabernacle Church in Quapaw, OK. He was a cross-country truck driver with CFI of Joplin, MO. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and brother Richard Brittle.

He was survived by his wife Mable Brittle of the home. 1 son Larry Brittle and wife Jeralynn of Quapaw, Ok, 1 step son Ernie Smith and wife Betty of Galena, KS, 1 step daughter Marlene Richardson of Springfield, MO, 2 granddaughters which he raised Wendy (Bailey) Corum and husband Mickey of Joplin, MO and Shelby Bailey and James Rotzal of Miami, OK. Other granddaughters include Ashley Smith of Galena, KS, Kelsie Richardson of Aurora, MO, Savannah Richardson of Aurora, MO and Heather Miller. Grandsons Trampas Williams and wife Lucinda of Galena, KS, Rowdy Bailey and wife Amy of Welch, OK, Colt Bailey of Welch, OK, Great Grandchildren Brenton Wininger, Raven Williams, Riley Williams, Julia Wininger, Brair Bailey, Brody Bailey, Brenleigh Newman, Tata Miller and Gracie Miller. 2 brothers Norman Brittle and wife Jackie of Goodman, MO, Gerald Brittle and wife Mechol of Portland, OR, 1 sister Anna Jean Brittle of Portland, OR, 3 sister in laws Roberta Richards and Judson Louise Blalock and late George of Fairland, OK, and the late Bonnie and Bill Cheater.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday August 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Commerce, OK. Rev. Ray Clonts will officiate. Interment will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami, OK. Pallbearers will be Mickey Corum , Brenton Wininger, Alvin Kirk, Eddie Kirk, Gene Woods and James Rotzal. T