Bobby Joe Dexter

December 1, 1927 – July 24, 1977

Bobby Joe Dexter, 49, route two, Perry, died unexpectedly at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Perry Memorial hospital.

He was born Dec. 1, 1927, in Perry. He was a 1946 graduate of Perry high school and served with the United States Marine Corps from 1946-1950 and with the United States Navy from 1950-56. He and the former Helen Phillips of Missoula, Mont., were married Sept. 21, 1957.

Dexter lived in Montana and Idaho from 1957-72, when he moved back to Perry, where he was engaged in an electrical business. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist church, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Eagles Lodge and the Lions club.

Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the home address; a son, Michael, and two daughters, Michelle and Marla, all of the home; his mother, Mrs. Venice Dexter, Perry; and a brother, Dan Dexter, Perry.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Parker Funeral home. Rev. W. B. Livingston, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene at Claremore, will officiate. Burial will be at Grace Hill cemetery.