ARKISON, Billy Bob, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather and, great-grandfather passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Tulsa. He was born January 25, 1933 in Tulsa, OK to Floyd Arkison and Ethel Blackley Arkison who preceded him in death. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Supervisor for Rockwell International, retiring after 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Darlene Arkison, of the home; son, Bill Arkison, Broken Arrow, OK; daughters, Debra Cadieux and Kaye Lynn Freeman, both of Tulsa; brother, Ted Arkison, Coyle, OK; sister, Norma Jean Zickefoose, Sand Springs, OK; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held 6 – 8pm Friday, January 30, 2009 and a memorial service will be held 11:00am Saturday, January 31, 2009 both at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Hospice. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500 www.southwoodcolonialchapel.com