Billy Stroud

Billy Ronald Stroud
August 30, 1946 - August 14, 2025

Billy Ronald Stroud, 78, of Glenpool, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Born in Dallas, Texas, on August 30, 1946, Bill was the son of Afton and Ruth (Wimbush) Stroud. After graduating from Mesquite High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for three years before continuing many years of service in the reserves. He later attended Henderson Community College in Texas.

While at the NCO Club, Bill met the love of his life, Anne Morrison. They were married in May of 1982 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and celebrated 43 years of marriage together.

Bill worked in various fields throughout his life, but his true passion was teaching. He especially enjoyed sharing his love of history and government with students. He also served as the In-School Suspension teacher at Glenpool Middle School, where he was known for his humor, kindness, and ability to connect with students.

Outside of work, Bill enjoyed a wide variety of hobbies. He loved boxing, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a skilled cook who loved grilling and growing hot peppers to spice up his dishes. He was also a natural prankster who loved to laugh and bring joy to those around him.

Bill's greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his wife, Anne Stroud; his sons, Andrew Stroud and wife Jennifer, and Shawn Stroud and wife Lindsay; and his grandchildren, Jacob and Mason. He also leaves behind many other loving relatives and countless friends who will miss him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Afton and Ruth Stroud.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Schaudt's Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service & Cremation Care Centers, 1329 East 151st Street South, Glenpool, Oklahoma, with a reception to follow. Interment will take place afterward at Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service & Cremation Care Centers. Family and friends may leave kind words of comfort, share memories, and offer condolences at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.