Billy James Shilling Jr., 73, of Bellmead, went to be with his Lord, Monday, December 28, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family at his son's home in Axtell.
Billy was born November 22, 1947 in Waco and went to
South Junior. He was a paint and body
man by trade for many years. He enjoyed
restoring old hot rods and spending time with his family. He was loved by so many for his happy go
lucky attitude and his positive outlook on life. He is known for when asked
"Mr. Shilling, how are you today?" He
would always say "Well, I wasn't in the obituaries and that makes it a good day!"
Every day on this earth was a blessing to him and he taught those around him to
never take that for granted.
He is preceded in death by his wife Sally Shilling,
son James Russell Shilling, parents Bill Shilling and Oleta Tyler, brother
Tommy Shilling, and his grandparents. Survivors
include daughter Michelle Shilling, son Billy Shilling III and wife Tracy,
daughter Kristine Johnson and husband Jeremy, daughter Ashley Brown and husband
Phillip, 12 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, four brothers Harold
Shilling, Marvin Shilling, Mark Williams, and Randy Shilling, and one sister
Marilyn Shilling-Trevino.
Special thanks to the staff at Baylor Scott and White
Hospice for taking such wonderful care of our daddy during his time of
need.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 3, 2021 from
2-4pm at Bellmead Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 11:30am at
Oakwood Cemetery. Pastor Joe Bailey will
be presiding. Pallbearers include Harold
Shilling, Mark Williams, David Shilling, Terry Demas, Billy Shilling III,
Jeremy Johnson, Phillip Brown, and Billy Shilling IV.
Condolences(8)
Sharon Hardin
Waco, TX Monday, January 4, 2021Bobby & Sue Hopper
Waco, TX Monday, January 4, 2021 We are sorry for the loss of your father. You have been in our prayers. May God comfort you with His everlasting love and bring pleasant memories to you.mike tobola
, AL Sunday, January 3, 2021 he was one of the good ones.always had a smile on his face and a great conversation.i will miss him. i will see ya at the end of the track pops..mike ayers
WACO, TX Sunday, January 3, 2021 I can remember several times setting with Billy drinking a cold one .Listening to his jokes and stories ,laughing till my side hurt and knowing the truth of each one .His presence was so contagious you never wanted to leave his side.,i will truly miss my friend.,i hold Harold ,Little Billy and all the family my heart through this time, I've herd that heaven has streets of gold ,I hope they don't mind a few black marks on them from a old chevy .. GIVEN HECK BILLY ,You will be deeply missed my friendSandy Turnage
Eddy, TX Saturday, January 2, 2021 So very sorry for your loss.Prayers for comfort & peace to get
through this difficult time. May God
bless & keep you all.
Cathy
Batesville, AR Friday, January 1, 2021 My sincerest prayers and sympathy for the family of Mr. Shilling. Ecclesiastes offers God's beautiful antithesis of "a time to plant, a time to harvest; a time to sow, a time to reap; a time to live, a time to die." The Book of Job reveals "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away." Psalm 23 assures us that Our Shepherd cares for us and fills our needs. All any of us has is the -dash- between the birth and death date, so may we all know: "What I am is God's gift to me. What I become is my gift to God." It is apparent that Mr. Shilling fulfilled his purpose. God's Grace is sufficient. May God keep you and bless you all, dear family! You are loved!-Cathy (Jeremy's mother)
Baylor Scott & White Hospice
Waco, TX Wednesday, December 30, 2020 The Baylor Scott & White Hospice team would like to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.Sharon Sorrells
Waco, TX Wednesday, December 30, 2020 BJ was not 'just' a State Farm customer; he was a friend, always happy and cheerful. We loved his positive attitude and though we miss him here, we are glad he's in Heaven with his dear Sally.