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Billy Joe Essery - Class Of 1947 VIEW PROFILE

Billy Joe Essery

Courtesy of Shelby County Today located at www.shelbycountytoday.com

Billy Joe Essery, 79, of Timpson passed away May 01, 2009, in Timpson after a long courageous battle with cancer. His loving and strong character will always be admired. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a dear friend of many.

Billy J. Essery was born in Timpson on October 25, 1929. He served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War and retired from Shell Chemical Company after 38 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by his parents T.F. "Bud" and Adelle (Eakin) Essery and brother Edd W. Essery.

Billy J. Essery leaves behind his wife of 55 years Ada Louise Essery; his children Donna McAdams and husband Mark of LaPorte, Texas, David Essery and wife Sherry of Garland, Texas and Diana Essery of Rowlett, Texas. He was adored by his grandchildren and will be deeply missed by them all- J.C Creel, Josh Essery and wife Lindsay and Kristin McAdams.

Graveside services will be held at Corinth Cemetery in Timpson at 10:30 AM, Monday May 4, 2009, with Bro Mike Fodge officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church or Corinth Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 507, Timpson, Texas 75975. Special thanks to the Hospice of Deep East Texas.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas is in charge of arrangements.





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