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Billy Ed Wilson
26 Aug 1921 – 8 Jul 2013
| Birth | 26 Aug 1921 |
| Death | 8 Jul 2013 |
| Cemetery | North Belton Cemetery Belton , Bell County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Mary Jane (Meroney) Taylor on 04 Jan 2014 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113558789 |
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Billy Ed Wilson, 91, of Belton, died Monday, July 8, 2013, in a Temple Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Joe Baisden officiating. Burial will follow at the North Belton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Billy Ed was born in Davilla, Texas, to the late John Henry Wilson and Sidney Aileen (Digby) Wilson. Early in his working life he was a mechanic at Ft. hood. He soon owned and operated his own auto repair garage. In the early 1960's, Billy went into the contracting business and operated B. E. Wilson Construction until he retired. During this time, he also worked for the City of Belton for 10 years. Billy enjoyed working and worked until finally retiring at age 88 because of health issues. He enjoyed hunting for many years and more recently enjoyed visiting and joking with his friends and family, who were very special to him. He was a Baptist and attended Miller Heights Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Wilson, in 2010. Survivors include son, Eddie D. Wilson, of Woodway; daughters, Pat McEver, of Temple, Tammy Wilson Ricketts, of Alvarado, and Ricci Wilson Douglas, of Belton; sister, Johnnie Ruth Bartz, of Belton; step-sons, Byron Maudlin, of Belton, and Bob Maudlin, of Crosby; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Temple Daily Telegram: 7/9/2013 ************************** STATE OF TEXAS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may temper the profound sadness that the July 8, 2013, death of Billy Ed Wilson of Belton brought to all who knew and loved him; and WHEREAS, Born in Davilla on August 26, 1921, Mr. Wilson worked as a mechanic at Fort Hood before opening his own auto repair garage; he subsequently operated B. E. Wilson Construction for nearly half a century, and he was also employed with the City of Belton for a decade; known for his strong work ethic, this esteemed Texan finally retired at the age of 88; and WHEREAS, , Mr. Wilson shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Joyce, until her passing in 2010 and took pride in his children, Eddie, Pat, Tammy, and Ricci, and his family that grew to include three more generations; he worshipped at Miller Heights Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting for many years; and WHEREAS, Billy Ed Wilson treasured the time he spent in the company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will in turn, cherish their memories of their time spent with him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Billy Ed Wilson and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his son, Eddie D. Wilson, and his wife, Jeanne; to his daughters, Pat McEver, Tammy Wilson Ricketts, and her husband, Johnnie, and Ricci Wilson Douglas; to his sister, Johnnie Ruth Bartz; to his stepsons, Byron Maudlin and Bob Maudlin; to his 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution, be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Billy Ed Wilson. Contributor: Andy Crews (47039313)
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