Billy G. Paris, age 87, passed away April 14, 2019. He was born on February 7, 1932 to Berlin & Daisy Paris in Laredo, Texas. He was raised in Bruni, Texas. He graduated from Alice High School in 1950. He served in the United States Airforce from December 1952 to October 1956 as an Airman 3rd.
He married is wife of over 65 years on July 3, 1953. Billy (a.k.a. Pop-Pop) was employed at Turbo Chem at time of retirement in 2006. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle.
Billy enjoyed being a part of all his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s activities. He will always be remembered for his devotion to his family, God, the oilfield, his barbeque, always chocolate cake, his array of snacks and his Hawkens Wintergreen. Throughout his 54 years of oilfield service, he was a highly respected MUD Engineer and worked for several companies including Zarsky, Milchem, and Exxon to name a few. He came from a long line of devoted oil field workers; it was in his blood. At a very young age, Billy was known by many to be “The Best” in his field. He retired in 2006 after logging over 6,000,000 miles with no accidents! Not long after retirement, Billy learned more about his Choctaw Heritage. He was able to provide proof of his heritage from his grandmother, through the Dawes Roles and went on to become a Member of the Choctaw Nation. Billy was also a 32nd degree mason as well as a Deacon at Lexington Baptist Church.
Billy was always actively involved in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s lives. We always knew we were loved. He attended many baseball games, football games, orchestra recitals, choir concerts, basketball games and lots of school events. Even though work took him away from home, he always made his way back in time to attend whichever event, game, recital was planned. Daddy, Grandpa, Pop-Pop, left us all with many great memories that we will cherish forever. He is and will always be missed beyond words.
Billy is preceded in death by his father, Berlin O. Paris, mother, Daisy Paris, Sister, Ann Churchill. He is survived by his wife, Deloris Paris, daughter, Cheryl Rizzo, Son, Mike (Pam) Paris, his grandchildren, Carrie (Edward) Eaton, Benjamin (Denise) Rizzo, Jarried (Melissa) Rizzo, Bethany Paris, & Micah Paris. His great grandchildren Syvannah Eaton, Aubrey Eaton, Krista Garza, Michelle Eaton, Riley Rizzo, Luke Rizzo, Caroline Rizzo, Jacob Ponce, Addisyn Rizzo, Cameron Rizzo, Blake Paris, Michael Paris, Maci Paris and great great grandchildren, Ty, Sofia, Brayden and Christian.
Pallbearers will be Mike Paris, Micah Paris, Benjamin Rizzo, Jarried Rizzo, Edward Eaton, Tom Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Paris, Michael Paris, Luke Rizzo, Jacob Ponce and Cameron Rizzo.
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