Bill was born to Terris Earl and Mamie Jewell Pleasant Platt in Drumright, Oklahoma on January 15, 1930.
Bill served in the United States Air Force. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University, Bill worked as an accountant in the oil and gas industry.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jim Pleasant Platt. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his sister Joan P. Fambrough of Midland, nephew Mark L. and wife Donna E. Bassham of Midland and nephew Derek W. Bassham of Odessa, Texas.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Tuesday, June 11 at Sparkman Hillcrest with Graveside Services at 2pm on Wednesday, June 12 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Reverend Bryce Robertson officiating.
