We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Bill Wild on November 8, 2024.
Bill started working here at American Airlines in 1968 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2003.
Please keep the Wild family in your thoughts and prayers.
William George Wild Obituary
William “Bill” George Wild of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born on Tuesday, May 2, 1944, to Wilfred George and Arlene (Perry) Wild in Glendale, California. In 1949, his family moved to Broken Arrow. He graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1963 and then attended Connors State College. On Thursday, June 22, 1978, Bill married Dorothy Jean Leonard in Broken Arrow. Bill worked his entire career as a mechanic at American Airlines until he retired in 2003.
Bill enjoyed playing Dominoes and Texas Hold ‘Em, watching western movies, and riding four-wheelers and motorcycles. Even though he worked for American Airlines, Bill loved to drive when traveling.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Wilfred George and Arlene (Perry) Wild; grandson Dusty Ray; and sister Patty Buchanan. He is lovingly survived by his wife Dorothy “Jeannie” Wild; daughter Kim Cook; sons Steve Guilfoyle and William “B.J.” Wild and his wife, Abbey; grandchildren Jake Cook, Logan Carlson and Spencer Wild; brothers Dick Wild and his wife, Louise, Jim Wild and his wife, Ginger, and Chuck Wild and his wife, Kathy; and numerous nieces and nephews as well as other extended family and a lifetime of friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024, in the Chapel of Garrett Funeral Home Broken Arrow. Honorary casket bearers will be John Ezell, Kenny DeJear, Chuck Davis, Terry Foster and Chuck Shue.
You may share online condolences with Bill’s family @ www.garrettsfuneralhome.com. The family of William George Wild entrusted his care, services, and cremation to John & Kim Garrett & dedicated staff of Garrett Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 222 West Broadway Avenue, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, (918) 251-6464.