William Hayden Choate Obituary
We bid farewell to William Hayden Choate of Baxter Springs, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 20, 2025 at the age of 76. William Hayden touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Hayden Choate to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sherry Lee Bicknell Choate; his sister Mary Harris; his aunt Marthel Harmon; and his niece Hillary Harris. He is survived by: his children, Jackie Leeper (Bub Futch), Marie Leaper-Long of Quapaw, OK, Terry Leeper (Terri) of Baxter Springs and Cindy Prauser (Sam) of Baxter Springs; his grandchildren, Haden Clouse, Haley Durbin, Justin Leeper, Stevie Espino and Luke Prauser; his brother-in-law Berl Dean Harris; and his nephew Gabe Harris.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Derfelt Funeral Home - Baxter Springs (328 E 12th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713).
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