Billy Floyd Silvertooth

He was born February 19, 1930 in Smackover, AR to Floyd Chester and Hazel Ruth Silvertooth. He joined the United States Air Force on October 18, 1946. He then married the love of his life, Dorothy Glenn, on January 24, 1948. They spent the next 18 years living the military life at numerous bases across the US and 2 in Germany. They had five children and after 20 years in the USAF he retired and moved the family to White Oak and took a job with Continental Can Company. He retired from CCC after 27 years and began playing golf and spending time with grandchildren.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Hazel Silvertooth, wife, Dorothy, daughter, Susan, 4 brothers and 1 sister.

He is survived by wife, Joyce, sons: Billy and wife, Barbara, Charles and significant other, Peggy, Dale and wife, Kathy, daughter, Nancy Slack and husband, Bill, grandsons: Jedidiah Silvertooth, Toby Silvertooth and wife, Baylie, Steven Silvertooth, Ricky Stephens and wife, Cris, Eric Slack and wife, Whitney, granddaughters: Belinda Barrow and significant other, Dale, Melody Roney and husband, Nathan, Erin Beamer, Faith Silvertooth, Chrystal Riley and husband, John, Ellie Lindeman and husband, Doug, Paige Klinowski and husband, Doug, numerous great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

The family would like to thank Dr. Lyons and the east wing nursing staff of Christus for their excellent care and attention given to our Dad during his final days.

A time of visitation will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 5000 W. Harrison Road, Longview, TX 75604. A celebration of his life will occur Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Lakeview Funeral Home.