Billy was in the US Army for 20 years and continued to serve as a Civil Service Investigator for the Department of Defense Tricare Management Activity until retiring and moving to Bronson, Texas to enjoy his retirement.
He loved his dogs, Joxer and Zeus; visiting with family and friends; hunting; and fishing; and just relaxing in his retirement.
He is preceded in death by his parents, DC and Mary Harlin; his brothers, Curley Whiteaker, David Harlin, and Garland Harlin.
He is survived by his daughters, Tamira Jones and Katharine Challis; son, Billy Harlin Jr.; sister, Joyce Andrews and husband Robert Andrews; as well as 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
A graveside committal service will take place on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8426 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521.
Memorial donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation at www.garysinisefoundation.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.navarrefuneralhome.com for the Harlin family.
