William "Hoppy" Norseworthy

Hoppy Norseworthy was born on April 24th, 1946 in Wichita Falls, TX, the son of William and Rita Lee (Solenburg) Norseworthy. He was raised up with three sisters and two brothers, Billy, Lorene, Ruby, Betty, and Johnny. He grew up in Lawton and it was here he developed his strong work ethic. He was honest and always gave every job his full attention and 100% of his effort. Hoppy was a man that appreciated the simple pleasures of life, the sunrise in his own yard, the company of his canine companions Brother and Indy, and the love of his family. After a day of work, he liked to catch a little NCIS, or any other crime and western show on TV. Traveling was a favorite pastime, and Hoppy never passed the chance to enjoy time spent with friends. He was immensely talented and could fix anything, from the time he was young. He never missed the chance to help anyone that needed his help. Hoppy was strong willed and loved to tease his grandkids. On June 26th 1992, he married the love of his life, Penny Elkins, and together they enjoyed life to its fullest. He watched his last sunset on December 5th, 2023 at his home in Keys, OK. He was 77 years old and leaves an empty space that will never be filled.

Hoppy has gone home to join his grandad, John Alfred Solenburg, his mother and father, one son, Benjamin Harper in 2010, one daughter, Carla Reid in 2021, two brothers, Billy and Johnny Norseworthy, one sister Ruby Lawson, her husband Bill Lawson, brothers in law, Kenneth Stewart and Dub Dees, and sister in law, Barbara Norseworthy.

Those left to celebrate his life include his beloved wife Penny of the home, and his children, William Norseworthy Jr and wife Angela of Weatherford, OK, Clifford “Dozier” Norseworthy and wife Sabrina of Lawton, OK, Julee Foster of Lawton,OK, Kristy Allison of Tahlequah, OK, and Jessica Glass of Cement, OK. He leaves two sisters, Lorene Dees of Canyon, TX, and Betty Stewart of Cookson, OK. He will live on in his 18 grandchildren, Tara Niroula, Debra Norseworthy, Dustin Norseworthy, Susan Howell and husband Justin, Kylie Wooten, Aron Wooten, Colby Foster, Denton Foster, Forest Foster, Hollie Foster, Ariel Norseworthy, Zoey Norseworthy, C.J. Norseworthy, Jory Allison, Dylan Hulcher, Hannah Glass, Lonnie Glass, Caden Reid and Dylan Tompkins. He also leaves his 24 great-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

Funeral services for William Alfred “Hoppy” Norseworthy will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home with Mr. George Littledave giving the eulogy.

Pallbearers for Hoppy include Jory Allison, William Norseworthy, Denton Foster, Dozier Norseworthy, Truman Elkins, Travis Elkins, Dylan Tompkins, and Dylan Hulcher. Hoppy has Bob McCoy serving as honorary pallbearer.

The family will have a visitation on Friday, December 8th, 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Online condolences for the family may be left ta www.reedculver.com.