Billy Glen Cloud - Vian Tenkiller

Obituaries

November 26, 2025

Billy Glen Cloud

Aug. 19, 1951 – Nov. 13, 2025

Funeral services for Billy Glen Cloud, 74, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in the Sequoyah Memories Chapel at Forever Memories with Chuck Craighead officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services. He was born on Aug. 19, 1951, in Sacramento, Calif., to Glenn and Hiawatha Cloud. He died on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting with his hound dog, and catching up with friends.

Survivors include his wife, Nickie Cloud of the home; daughters, Brandy Whitmire, Dana Webb and Tanya Webb; son, Blu Cloud and Crystal of Vian; several grandchildren; and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Cloud; and a granddaughter.

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