Obituary of Billy Harry

Funeral services for Billy W. Harry, 80 of Sulphur Springs, TX , will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 with a celebration of Life Memorial at the First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs with Ty Musser and Fred Lewis officiating. Visitation will be at the First Baptist Church just prior to the 1:00 Memorial service. Billy was born March 19, 1931 in Sulphur Springs to Roy and Josie McQueary Harry. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1949. He married Billie M. Walker on September 10, 1949 in Sulphur Springs. While attending Sulphur Springs High School he lettered in all three sports his freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior years. He was also president of the student body his senior year. In the early 50's he operated a dairy on Main street and later joined Lee Walker at Walker Oil Co. He later purchased the company from Ellen Walker and changed the name to Walker-Harry Oil Co. Inc. Billy has served as a past Mayor of Sulphur Spring and a member of the city council. He was also the owner and operator of Billy Harry Brangus and an active member of the International Brangus Breeders Association which included three terms on the IBBA Board, board president, and the 1983 Breeder of the Year. He also served as president of the Texas Brangus Breeders Association and Pines and Plains Brangus Association. In January 2012 Billy was selected as the Pioneer Brangus Breeder of the Year for his past contributions in promoting the Brangus breed. He is survived by his wife of sixty two years, Billie Harry of Sulphur Spring: sons Monty Harry and Billy D. and wife Beth Harry of Sulphur Springs: daughter Morna and her husband Steve Moss of Lindale, TX: nine grandchildren, Dustin Harry, Derek Harry and wife Kimberly of Sulphur Springs, Kamilla and husband Ty Musser of Lindale, TX, Kelsey and husband Greg Strawn of Lindale, TX, April and husband Jason Wilkie of Luling, LA, Amber and husband Trey Wieniewitz of Knoxville, TN, Lacy and husband Russ Coker of Sulphur Springs, Crysta Harry of Yantis, TX, Faith and husband Kell Clopton of Royce City, TX : Two brothers, Leroy and wife Gayle Harry of Allen, TX, and Joe and wife Pat Harry of Arlington, TX, sister-in-law Pat Harry of Arlington, TX, thirteen great-grandchildren: many nieces, cousins and friends. Billy is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Josie Harry: brother, Eroy Harry of Arlington: sister Margie Campbell and brother-in-law Sterling Campbell of Durante, OK. Pallbearers are Dustin Harry, Derek Harry, Russ Coker, Kell Clopton, Jason Wilkie, Greg Strawn, Trey Wieniewitz. Honorary pallbearers are the First Baptist Busy Men's Bible Class. Billy's greatest love was his love for his Lord, his family and especially his great-grand kids. Memorials may be made to ParkinsonÂ’s @ www.parkinsons.org or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com