Billy Moore Clinton passed away from this life on March 8, 2025, at his home in Savoy, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.
Billy was born on July 26, 1947, in Sherman, TX to Abner (A.M) and Willie Marie Clinton. From an early age, Billy exhibited the qualities that would come to define his life: faithfulness, determination, resilience, dedication and honesty. Billy was raised on a Grade A dairy farm with his parents and siblings, Darrell and Kay north of Savoy. Hard work was instilled in the Clinton family from an early age. Billy attended Savoy Schools and attended Grayson County College where he excelled academically and obtained his Associate of Business Administration degree. He continued his college studies at East Texas State University in Commerce, TX.
Billy married Lavonna Fay Puckett on July 18,1969. They were blessed with three children, Sheri, Tammie and Billy Forrest. He and Lavonna were married for 52 years and shared a great love of God, Family and Friends. Billy worked in furniture production in McKinney, TX and started his own side upholstery business working out of his garage until he was able to open Clinton Home Furnishings and Upholstery in downtown Howe, TX. His business thrived for 44 years as he and Lavonna worked together, building relationships and long-lasting friendships.
Being a Christian was Billy’s priority in life. He was a faithful member of the Ivanhoe church of Christ. He was baptized at the age of 10. Reading his Bible daily brought him great happiness. Over the years, Billy served the Lord’s church in many capacities. Including Bible class teacher, Songleader, Deacon, Elder, teaching the gospel on mission trips, and mentor to many.
Billy loved God, Wife, Family, Friends, Texas and Country with much zeal. He taught himself to play the guitar and enjoyed playing and singing for everyone. Lavonna’s chocolate pie was his favorite thing to eat. Billy loved raising a vegetable garden, playing 42 and checkers. He loved riding horses, whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, hiking, shooting guns and traveling with Lavonna.
Billy was very proud of his family. He was active in the lives of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Billy loved to laugh. Billy was a friend to all and never missed an opportunity to share the Word of God or encourage others. Many people felt his love and friendship through his prayers, visits and advice.
Billy is survived by his children, Sheri Folkes and husband, Eric, Tammie Dickison and husband, Michael, and Billy F. Clinton and wife, Elisa; Grandchildren, Zachary Folkes (Blaire), Meagen Folkes, Daniel Dickison (Rhianne), David Dickison (Emily), Mark Dickison (Madeline), Melanie Tumlinson (Brayden), Kristen Lieske (Matthew), Kemplin Dickison (Lauren), William Clinton, Emelia Clinton and Samuel Clinton; Great Grandchildren, Madelynn Dickison, Miles Dickison, Katherine Dickison, and Kaylee Dickison; Sister, Kay Crabtree (Cecil), Sister-in-law, Sharon Davis (Durward), Sister-in-law, Robbie Clinton and dear family friend Andrew Smith. Billy Clinton is preceded in death by the love of his life, Lavonna Clinton, parents A.M. and Marie Clinton, and brother Darrell Clinton.
Since Billy was actually born at midnight according to his mother, he always said “I was born 7-27-47. I’m the second son of a second son. My daddy was a pistol. I’m a son of a gun.” A funeral service to celebrate Billy’s life will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. located at the Church of Christ in Howe, TX. The visitation will be held on March 13, 2025, at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Billy was dedicated to the furtherance of the gospel. In Billy’s honor, donations for mission work are requested to be made to the Ivanhoe Church of Christ, PO Box 322, Ivanhoe, TX 75447.
