Bells, Texas -- Billy Ellis Dugan passed from this earthly life into the arms of the Lord on October 22, 2025. Born on February 20, 1940, in the home of his loving parents, William Ellis (Billy) and Kathryn Dugan. Bill attended Bells High School, Grayson County College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from East Texas State University, Commerce. He is also a veteran who proudly served in the United States Army.
Bill married Sydney Stevenson on December 23, 1966, in a home ceremony in San Angelo, Texas. They lived in Savoy before moving to Bells and raising four children.
Bill married his current wife, Sherri Raines of Denison on April 3, 1981, at Bells First United Methodist Church where he was a lifetime member. Bill served faithfully in all aspects of the church and taught Sunday School for over 50 years.
Bill worked at Texas Instruments for 33 years. After retiring from TI, he worked at Trenton Plastics, and then O’Reilly Auto Parts for another 15 years. He was a member of Shriners International and the Masonic Lodge Number 798 of Bells. He progressed through the ranks where he became Worshipful Master in the mid-1970s.
Bill will be remembered most for his steadfast faith, his ability for making others feel special, his love of family and his witty humor.
The family left to honor Bill’s memory and carry out his legacy:
His wife, Sherri R. Dugan of Bells, TX. His sister, Sandra Dugan Holt of Flower Mound, TX. His children: Kathy (David) Unger of Reseda, CA; Traci (Tom) Jeffrey of Bells, TX; Eric (Yaoska) Dugan of Lake Kiowa, TX; and Andy (Olivia) Dugan of Celina, TX. His eight grandchildren: Katy Beth (Jose) Pineda of Lake Balboa, CA; Jessica (Jordan) Russell of Edmond, OK; Jordan (Karl) Davis of Bells, TX; Courtney (Matt) Neasbitt of Bells, TX; Catelyn (Pate) Hubbert of Denison, TX; Taner (Taylor) Dugan of Gainesville, TX; and Faustina and Bernadette Dugan of Celina, TX. Ten great-grandchildren: Jackson, Charlie, Elsie, Icye, Mattie, Malakhi, Andie, Wesley, Blaze, and Banner.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Kathryn Dugan and his uncle Dan Dudley Dugan.
The family would like to thank Dr. Taha, Dr. Cernero of TMC Medical, Heart-to-heart Hospice staff, and Will Atwood for the care they provided for Bill and his family.
Also a very special thank you to granddaughter Courtney Neasbitt who guided us through the difficulties of end of life care, and sat with him and helped him pass peacefully into eternity.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 25 at Bells First United Methodist Church in Bells, TX. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m.
