Billy Montgomery

Billy Gene Montgomery, 72, of Aquilla passed away Thursday night, March 1, 2018, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney with Mr. David Snipes officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Whitney. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at the funeral home.

Born July 18, 1945 in Waco, he was the son of George Thomas and Lillie (Adams) Montgomery. He grew up and lived his whole life within a 5 mile radius of Aquilla. A 1963 graduate of Aquilla High School, he went on to attend four years of college at Tarleton State University. Upon his return home, Billy was united in marriage to Judy Peters on March 29, 1968 in Whitney and the couple planted their roots on the family farm. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in just 28 days. A true farmer and rancher, Billy spent many hours tending to his peanut fields, hay patches and cattle. He was even recognized as “Farmer of The Year.”

Billy’s recreational and full time job was being a Dad and Grandpa. You could always find him cheering on his children and grandchildren at their many activities. He helped coach baseball teams and Little Dribblers. Even before having children, he began a baseball team for his nephews that he coached. Billy was a big influence and mentor to many children through the years, both boys and girls. He was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church near Aquilla.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Tommy Joe Montgomery; brother-in-law, Gene Burkhart; nephew, Jerry Burkhart; and father-in-law, Edward Peters.

Survivors include his loving wife, Judy Montgomery of Aquilla; children, Craig Montgomery and wife, Kim, and Amanda Buzan and husband, Charles, all of Whitney; sister, Mary Burkhart of Aquilla; grandchildren, Reagan Montgomery, Jaxon Montgomery, Lillie Buzan, and Marshall Buzan, all of Whitney; mother-in-law, Wanda Peters of Whitney; sister-in-law, Peggy Montgomery of Aquilla; brothers-in-law, Edward Peters and wife, Robin, and David Peters and wife, Carmen, all of Whitney; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorials may be made to the National MS Society, P. O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or Lebanon United Methodist Church, 373 HCR 2202 S, Aquilla, TX 76622.

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Sunday, March 4, 2018
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney
201 North Bosque Whitney, TX 76692

Funeral Service

2:00 PM ,Monday, March 5, 2018
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney
201 North Bosque Whitney, TX 76692

Burial

Monday, March 5, 2018
Bethlehem Cemetery
HCR 1245 Whitney, TX 76692