Bill Dean Shelley Sr., longtime Oilton resident, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, May 24, 2019.  He was born August 13, 1930 to parents Roy Lee and Laura May Shelley.  He shared 59 years of his life with his dear wife Virginia Ellen.  They were married in Sedan, Kansas on June 4, 1950.  Bill worked in various oilfield related jobs.  He was employed in 1953 by W.C. McBride, Inc. and later KWB until his retirement.  After retirement he worked several years as a custodian and groundskeeper at Oilton Christ Fellowship.

Bill's desire was always to support his wife and family.  He was friends with most everyone in the community and surrounding area.  Bill enjoyed sports, especially OU football and took much tie later in life to watch the Oilton basketball, baseball, and girls' softball teams.

Bill is survived by his son Bill Jr. and daughter in law Debbie of Silver City; daughter, Rebecca of Glencoe; son in law, Paul Ellis of Oilton; 12 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Virginia Ellen; daughter, Sheryl; son, Mark Andrew; son in law, Mike Martin; parents, Roy Lee and Laura May Shelley; siblings, Arthur, Jack, Bob, Ola, and Max.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Oilton, OK.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Oilton Christ Fellowship.  Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Oilton from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.