John William Kirkpatrick

John William Kirkpatrick was born August 2, 1952, in Denver, OK, to the late James Albert & Mildred E. (Bennett) Kirkpatrick. He died on Monday, December 15, 2025, in Sulphur, at the age of seventy-three. He and Carla Wyn Cropper were married on May 23, 1981, in Sulphur. She preceded him in death on November 24, 2025.

John, better known by many as "John Bill" or "JB" grew up in Sulphur, graduating from Sulphur High School, Class of 1970. After high school he spent several years working in land surveying prior to working in the drywall business. His career in drywall began with Bob Doty. In 2000, John began his own company, Kirkpatrick Drywall, and operated in until 2017, when his health began to fail. He was known far and wide for his expertise in the drywall business.

As a diehard OU fan, John rarely ever missed watching an OU football game. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, taking on do it yourself projects around the house and spending time with his family, which always included a wonderful meal prepared by Carla.

John loved Christmas. Each year, he spent countless hours decorating his house and yard with Christmas lights for all to enjoy. His decorating led him to win several awards.

Survivors include four sons, Charles Kirkpatrick & wife Hannah, Lance Kirkpatrick & wife Alex, Jason Kirkpatrick & wife Racheal, and Austin Kirpatrick; daughter, Amanda Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, Shaun & Trenten Haslacker, and Bennett, Kaisley, Camila, Jovi, Jordan, Sarah, Jonas, Alex, Sylvia, and Sam Kirkpatrick; and great-grandchildren, River, Ryder, Remi Mae, Bexleigh, Stella, Joseph, Emelia and Cole.

Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 11-5, and visitation with family and friends from 5-6PM that evening at Hale's Funeral Home, in Sulphur.

Services will be held on Monday, December 29th, at 3:00PM, at the Expectation Church, 1015 West 11th Street, in Sulphur.

Cremation was entrusted to Hale's Funeral Home of Sulphur.

Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.