Billy C. Minor

Billy C. Minor Sr. Services for Billy C. ?Moose? Minor Sr. will be held at noon Saturday, January 6, 2007, at Rader Funeral Home of Longview, with his son, David Minor officiating. Billy, beloved husband, father, ?PaPaw,? and friend, left us to be with our Savior on January 3, 2007. He was born June 18, 1931, to Zelma Pearl and Ralph Emerson Minor, who preceded him in death. We are so grateful that God spared him to us for two-and-a half years after his heart attack. Even though he could no longer bowl or fish, he could still make the trip to Jo?s for coffee and to visit with friends. Billy loved bowling and was vice president, past director, and lifetime member of Longview MBA. He was also in the Hall of Fame. Billy retired from the telephone company after 34 years of service, during such time, he received several perfect attendance awards. He was a member of Mobberly Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, his brothers, Ralph, James, and Raymond, also preceded him in death. Billy is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Claudelle, whom he loved with all his heart. He also leaves his ?#1 son,? as he affectionately called him, Billy C. Minor Jr. and his wife, Kitty, and their children and grandchildren: Billy Don Minor and wife, Carolyn with Christopher, Melinda and Brian; John Minor and wife, Kelie with Bryan and Jeremy; Laci Minor and Andy Stevens with Cheyenne Stevens and Kaleigh Minor; Constance Hudson with Bailey; Brandy Irby with Trinity; and Heath Sanders and wife, Tiffany with Alexia; his ?#2 son,? David Minor and wife Patti, and their children and granddaughter: Josh Minor and wife, Lisa; and Holli Hampton with Hannah Grace Hampton; his ?#3 son,? Mark Minor and wife, Charlotte and their son, Eric Minor; and his ?little daughter,? LeAnne Plunkett and husband, Perry Plunkett, and their children and grandchildren, Marc Hickey with Kendall Windmus and Alex; Sara and Emily Plunkett; and Christi Witt with D?Azia. We all loved our PaPaw! Also surviving Billy are his sister, Joyce Carroll; sister, Darlene and husband, Alvin Pliler; sisters-in-law, Virginia Minor of Longview, and Mary Farrell of Rockwall; and brother-in-law, Claude Wilkerson Jr. and wife, Pat of Rockwall. There are also a number of nieces and nephews he held dear, and they loved their ?Uncle Billy.? He had many valued friends as well. Special thanks go to Dr. Pierson, Dr. Leatherman, Louis Morgan Drug No. 4, and all the emergency personnel who cared for Billy on Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Pallbearers will be Billy Jr., David, Mark, John, Eric, and Josh Minor; Perry Plunkett; and Andy Stevens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening, January 5, 2007, at the funeral home.

Billy C. Minor

June 18, 1931 - January 3, 2007