Retired Major Billy Lee Reather, who resided near Muldrow, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 16, 1940, in Magazine, Arkansas, to the late Thomas K. Reather and Vivian Marie (Roberson) Reather. He was 85 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years, Eula Faye (Elkins) Reather; a daughter, Vicki Reather; a sister, Sue Reather; a brother, Daymon Reather; and an infant brother.

For 34 years, Bill worked for the Fort Smith Police Department. He was a former commander for the Fort Smith Swat Team and Honor Guard Team, and played many different roles while serving in law enforcement. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and member of Rye Hill Baptist Church in Fort Smith.

A family-held memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30th at Rye Hill Baptist Church in Fort Smith.

He is survived by a son, Randall Reather of Muldrow; (7) grandchildren, Richard Rivera, Logan Taylor, Landan Reather, Jessica Gibbs, Quinton Cunningham, Felicia Reather, and Matthew Collins; (6) great-grandchildren, Shianne, Austin, Zane, Hayden, Thomas, and Logan; and (2) great-great-grandchildren, Hadley and Swazee.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.