In Memory of William Maltese

William Douglas Maltese, better known as Doug, was born Oct. 13th 1961, in Dallas, TX to Marietta Maltese. He passed away November 13th 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Ken Harris officiating. The burial will follow at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chris Fenelon, Jason Maltese, Teddie Whitt, Hunter Edington, Kurtis McGee, and Bradley Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Davlin, Ricky Ebarb, Wayne Revere, John Edington, Jacob Maltese, Eric Jimenez, Gerald Waldrop, Logan Prock, and Declan Reddin.

Doug grew up between Texas and Louisiana. He made several friends and memories along the way. Doug loved to have a good time and was often the life of the party thanks to his outgoing personality, quick wit, and charm. Ultimately, Doug settled down with his wife, Robin of 43 years in Oklahoma where they raised their family. He was truly one of a kind. He may not have been the best at showing affection, but love was there and those close to him knew his love ran deep.

Doug is survived by his wife: Robin Maltese; his children: Teddy and Brandy Whitt, Julia Matthews, Victor and Amy Artiga, Jerral and Sanessa Waldrop, Chasity Maltese, Mary Maltese, and Chris and Sara Fenelon; siblings: Jimmy Maltese, Johnny Maltese, Debbie Maltese, Quindell Pellegrin, and Rhonda and David Martin. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and was the favorite uncle to several nieces and nephews. Doug was a proud grandpa to 27 grandkids and 5 great-grandkids.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Marietta Maltese; his father: William Powell; baby sister: Lucia Seale; granddaughter: Summer Deshotel; nephew: Jimmy Ebarb; aunts: Shirley Bates and Ann Davlin; and uncles: Denver Fairchild and Jack Fairchild.