Billy Earl Phillips

Billy Earl Phillips, 63, of Graham, Texas, formerly of Weatherford, went to heaven at 6:54 p.m., on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his home with his family and friends at his side after an 18-month battle with cancer.

Billy was born November 19, 1956, to James Albert and Betty Earle Phillips. Betty married Billy Herman McLin in 1961. He was the one Billy called “dad.” He loved them deeply and was thankful he was raised with love and Christian values.

Billy is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Lou Anne Hull Phillips; his three daughters and two sons-in-law, Joy Dawn Bradford, Vickie Lynn Burleson and husband, Chucky, and Latrisha Ann Winder and husband, Steve; 9 grandchildren, Forreste, KaCee, Colten, Breanna, Christopher, Lily, Tyler, Emma and Joyce; four great-grandchildren, Matthew, Jeremiah, Kaison, and Elias; four brothers, James, Deanie (Sharon), Dan, and Kenneth; and four sisters, Rune, Elsie, Mary Jean and Wanda Ruth. He had numerous nieces and nephews. Billy had a special love for his in-laws, "Pops" and "Granny" John and Stella Hull and for his second honey, sister-in-law Lana Perkins, and his dear friend, Renee Long. Billy had many talents which lead him into many areas of life. He loved deeply, laughed often and was quick to help anywhere he could. No words can describe the wonders of this man!

Billy was preceded in death by James Albert in 2003, Elsie in 2013, Mary Jean in 2015, and by his close childhood friend, Alvin Long in 2019. He will be met by his Papa and Grandmother, Claude and Roxie McDaniel, as well. He was deeply loved and will be deeply missed until we meet again in Heaven.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a date to be announced.