Billy James Hatley

An outdoor funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 I-40 east.

Born September 27, 1928 in Lampasas, Texas to Leonard A. Hatley and Gertrude (Gillispie) Hatley. He graduated from Amarillo High School then proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He married the love of his life Anna "Sis" Guinn on April 10, 1948 and together they raised four daughters, Glenna, Jan, Sandy, and Brenda. He received his teaching certificate from the University of Texas in 1963 and later taught electrical engineering. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason. He was a proud Khiva Shriner and gave back as a Khiva clown. He owned and operated C&S Electric Company for over 30 years.

Bop was a gentleman with honesty and integrity. He led his family with dignity and grace, being a great example of how to be a faithful servant. His family filled his heart with joy. He loved spending time with them and just being everybody's Bop.

Bop showed the same love and kindness to animals as he did people, whether it was his own pet or a hungry stray. His heart was big and full of love for all of Gods creatures. Bop's blood ran silver and blue for his all time favorite team the Dallas Cowboys. For such a quiet man, you could sometimes hear "Hot Dog!" when his boys made a touchdown. His absence in our family will be felt as our patriarch is gone but never forgotten. We will find comfort in knowing that he is in the arms of our loving Father and reunited with beloved Hissy.

Bop was preceded in death by his father Leonard A. Hatley, mother Gertrude Hatley, brother Leon Hatley, sister Evelyn Hatley, and daughter Jan Webster. He is survived by by his daughter Glenna Collins and husband Joel, daughter Sandy Broyles, daughter Brenda Hatley, 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers a donation to Gracie's Pet Project Animal Rescue is appreciated.