Jan. 22, 1949 – Dec. 16, 2025
William Robert “Bill” Rawlings, 76, of Sallisaw, died on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 22, 1949, in Hobbs, N.M., to Edgar Ray Rawlings and Gracie Maggie (Turknett) Rawlings.
No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for Texaco for many years before retiring. He enjoyed boating and fishing.
Survivors include three daughters, Kristi Williams of Denver, Laura and Mesa Williams of Salt Lake City and Hope Dotson of Abilene, Texas; three sons, Robert “Bobby” and Karla Rawlings of Sallisaw, Shawn Lester of Houston and Frank Elrod of Hobbs; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Sue Doty of Stamford, Texas and Linda Adamson of Enid; and other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Teresa Rawlings; and one brother, Doyle Rawlings.
