Marcus "Mark" Lee

Billey

Marcus “Mark” Lee Billey, age 70, passed away on November 7, 2026, at Grace Skilled Nursing Home in Jenks, Oklahoma, following a short stay. Prior to his time in Jenks, Mark lived in Paden, Oklahoma, with his sister, Lena.

Mark was born on April 30, 1956, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to John and Leah (Fixico) Billey.

Mark proudly served his country in the United States Army, enlisting in 1977. He completed his basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, before being stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he served for two years. During his military service, Mark was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 505th Infantry. He earned several distinctions, including the Parachutist Badge, the M-16 Sharpshooter Badge, and the Hand Grenade Sharpshooter Badge.

Following his military service, Mark worked as a laborer alongside his brother, Jackie, in Missouri and Oklahoma for many years, until health challenges made it difficult for him to continue working.

Mark enjoyed working with his hands and had a talent for beadwork, drawing, and making bows and arrows. He took great pride in his creations and continued pursuing these interests until complications from diabetes began to affect his hands. Mark also enjoyed visiting and sharing stories with others. He was known for his animated storytelling, often adding sound effects to bring his stories to life and entertain those around him.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, John and Leah Billey; his older brothers, Johnny Billey and Glen Billey; his younger brother, Jackie Billey; his uncle, Able “Chief” Billey; his aunts, Josephine Wolf and Ida McCoy; his great-aunt, Ollie Conner; and his daughter, April Billey.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Lena Deckard of Paden, Oklahoma; his daughters, Mia Bryant of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Leah Lowery of Fayetteville, North Carolina; his son, Aaron Billey; his nephew, Richard Miller of Paden, Oklahoma; his niece, Amanda Toliver of Ozark, Missouri; nine great-nephews and great-nieces; and his grandchildren, James Bryant, Sammy Bryant, Danelle Bryant, Bear Miracle, and Madely (Maddie) Miracle, all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Mark will be remembered for his service to his country, his creativity, his love of storytelling, and the memories he shared with his family and friends.