Billy Joe Willeford
(92 years old)
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Billy Joe Willeford of Diana, Texas, born in Gilmer, Texas, who passed away at the age of 92, on February 22, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Billy Joe Willeford or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Charlie Willeford and Dessie Shockey Willeford; his wife Bonnie Reed Willeford of Diana; his daughter Kathy Jo Willeford (Tammy) of Ore City; his wife Christine Marler Willeford; his son David Charles Willeford; and his siblings, James Willeford, Leon Willeford, Hulane Cargill and Linda Orms.
He is survived by : his daughter-in-law Myrna Willeford of Colorado; his children, Donald Willeford (Kim) of Diana, Tony Rodgers (Kathy) of Boerne, TX and Tami Carnes (Michael) of Hallsville; his step-son Buck Botter (Cherise) of Longview; and his grandchildren, Adam Willeford (Jenifer), Bonnie Pyle (David), Eric Willeford, Anna Hogan (Kolby), Seth Willeford (Lindsay), Hope Peters (Brandon), Zach Willeford (Amanda), Kreston Willeford (Amy), Drew Willeford (Taylor), Kira Boles (Ben), Megan Giordano (Justin), Matthew Rodgers (Madi), Carli Lott (Cody), Chloe Cooper (Jared Pirkle) and Taylor Botter (Bayli). He is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2nd 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Graceton Church of Christ (384 Lazy Daisy Ln, Gilmer, TX 75645). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2nd 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location.