William Ben Willsey, 83, died peacefully at home in Tulsa on May 4 2013. Born December 7, 1929 in Tulsa, Bill was the only child of Glen P. and Armalee Snow Willsey. The family moved to Port Arthur Texas, later returning to Tulsa where Bill graduated with the Central High Class of 1947. He attended Oklahoma A&M, now Oklahoma State University, receiving a bachelor?s degree in chemical engineering. While in college in Stillwater, he met fellow student Ruth Ann Morton of Tulsa, and they married soon after their graduation in 1952. Bill's career began with Combustion Engineering in Chattanooga, Tenn., where the couple started their family. They moved to Cherry Hill, N.J. in 1958 when Bill accepted a position with Philadelphia Electric Company. Bill and Ruth Ann raised four children in Cherry Hill and developed many close friendships. After 32 years with PE, Bill retired as Director of Environmental Affairs. The couple returned to Tulsa in 1992, happy to be reunited with relatives, friends and classmates. Bill had a vegetable garden, and he enjoyed cooking and entertaining for family and friends. He was active in the Tulsa Engineering Society and the English-Speaking Union, and served as president of both organizations. He also enjoyed the Green T Club, as well as activities with the Central High Class of '47 alumni. He is survived by Ruth Ann, his wife of 60 years, and sons Glen and wife Marie of Roswell, Ga., Ronald of Palm Springs, Calif.; Gregory and wife Sandra of Clearwater, Fla.; and daughter Barbara Haupt and husband Douglas of Dublin, Ohio. He was proud of his eleven grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held when family members can gather with friends. Please check later with Moore?s Rosewood Chapel, 918-744-1202. Share memories at www.moorefuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Tulsa Engineering Society, the English-Speaking Union or St. Francis Hospice.