Bobby Dean Stidman, 72, a resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023, in Henryetta, Oklahoma. He was born June 24, 1950 to William Henry and Nettie Belle (Crawford) Stidman in Henryetta, Oklahoma and grew up in Schulter, Oklahoma.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Faye McGowin, Patsy Nuckolls, Doris Counterman, Anne Crow, Peggy Mahan, Wanda Hill, Margaret Hammer, Betty Lynch, Dawn Wickham and brothers, Loyd Stidman, LeRoy Stidman and Troy Stidman.
Throughout his life, Bobby worked as a truck driver, and equipment operator hauling oil, gas, glass, dirt and gravel. Bobby was also an active member of his community participating in various associations and events.
Bobby's love for children and horses was evident to all who knew him. He had a special way of connecting with young ones, always eager to get acquainted with them and share his love for the outdoors and animals. His large family provided him with endless love and companionship and he cherished the time spent with them.
Bobby's passion for horses was a significant part of his life. He enjoyed riding and spending time outdoors, often taking his family and friends on trail rides and sharing his knowledge of horsemanship with them.
Bobby's legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness will live on through his family and the countless lives he touched.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Pallbearers will be his children and grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby's nephew's, great-nephews and the Okmulgee Mounted Patrol.

Viewing is 3:00PM-8:00PM, Monday, April 10th, 2023

Funeral Service is 2:00PM, Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, at Integrity Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Trudgeon, Henryetta, OK
Interment to follow at Salt Creek Cemetery