William Red Star
William L. Red Star, 40, of Poplar died April 5, 2022, in Billings.
He was born on June 27, 1981, to Cheryl Melbourne and George Red Star.
He enjoyed cruising, listening to music, taking walks, being with family and friends and playing bingo. The biggest joy of his life was spending time with his grandchildren. He said what was on his mind, straight forward and didn’t sugar coat anything.
He is survived by his parents, Cheryl Melbourne of Poplar and George Red Star of Pine Ridge, S.D.; wife, Ja-Tonna FourStar of Wolf Point; his children’s mother, Tasha Serawop; daughters, Brooke Scott of Wolf Point and Peggy Melbourne of Salt Lake City, Utah; son, Billy Jack Serawop of Wolf Point; four grandchildren; brothers, Floyd Martell III, Duane Martell of Poplar, Isiah Red Star of Wounded Knee, S.D., and Shayne Red Star of Sisseton, S.D.; sisters, Elizabeth Longee of Poplar, Dawn Johnson of Poplar, Wilma Martell of Poplar, Sabrina Pinkerton of Poplar and Charity Red Star of Wounded Knee; and grandparents, Ray and Beverly Lamb who took him in after being away so long.
He was preceded in death by stepdad, Floyd Martell Jr.; special friend, Nicole Small; brother, Billy Jack Martell; sister, Lisa Martell; and grandson, Pierre Longee.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Riverside Catholic Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.
