A private graveside service with full military honors for SFC (Retired) William (Bill) Everett Extine will be held at Fort Sill National Cemetery.

SFC (Retired) William (Bill) Everett Extine passed away on January 30, 2024 in Lawton.  Bill was born in North Carolina on September 22, 1932.  Bill grew up on his parent's farm until moving to Detroit, Michigan to work for Chrysler Motors.  While working for Chrysler, Bill was drafted into the Army and did tours of both Korea and Vietnam during his 20-year career.  During his time in the Army, Bill was stationed in Germany, where he met his future wife, Renate.  They were married on November 13, 1959. Bill and Renate remained married until Bill's passing.   Bill and Renate had two children, Debbie and Andrew.  After retiring from the military, Bill continued to work on autos as a mechanic.  He eventually retired from working due to a disability.  Bill was a 100% disabled veteran.  Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, fishing, and his dogs in retirement.    He will be missed by all his family.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Renate; his daughter, Debbie Lewark and her husband, Bruce residing in Lawton, Oklahoma; his son, Andrew Extine and his wife, Kimberly as well as their 2 children, Travis and Zachary residing in Chandler, Arizona.  Bill has two surviving siblings, his brother, Johnny Extine residing in North Carolina and Peggy Leland residing in Georgia.  Bill lived a long life and was full of love for family and friends.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.