OBITUARY

Rev. Billy Joe Word

January 2, 1931 – February 28, 2018

IN THE CARE OF

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

Rev. Billy Joe Word, 87, of Goodrich, Texas. He went to be with the Lord the February 28, 2018. Born to his parents John and Vinnie Word on January 2, 1931 in Carroll, Texas.

He loved his family and his service for the Lord. He also had a passion for good food (Coconut Pie) , gardening and woodwork. In his earlier years he worked as a Brick Mason, also worked at the Coca-Cola Company in Houston. He later worked for Merchants Fast Motor Lines receiving serval awards for safe driving for over 30 plus years.

He was ordained as a Baptist Minister in the early 1960's by the Greenwood Village Baptist Church. He later Pastored Sunnyland Baptist Church, Townley Place Baptist Church and Barcly Baptist Church. Also, serving in many more.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Norma Jean Word, daughter; Frances Jones Migdat, granddaughter; Crystal Word, his parents; John and Vinnie Word, brother; J.D Word, and sisters; Dorothy Walker and Mary Hunter, son-in-law; Danny Ringo Sr.

He is survived by his son; Bruce Word, and daughters; Donna Ford (Stan), Debra Ringo, and Beverly Jackson (Tim), sisters; Hazel Rulison, Betty White, Shirley Caldwell, and Melba Woodby (Bill), grandchildren; Denise, Kirk, Dustin, Brandon, Blake, Michelle, Chance, Danielle, Danny Lee, Billy Joe, and Matthew. He is also survived by his 26 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

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FAMILY

Bruce WordSon

Donna Ford and husband StanDaughter

Debra RingoDaughter

Beverly Jackson and husband TimDaughter

Denise Jones Tejeda and husband TonyGranddaughter

Kirk Jones and wife NicoleGrandson

Dustin WordGrandson

Brandon Word and wife MeganGrandson

Blake Word and wife MichelleGrandson

Michelle Hammonds and husband DavidGranddaughter

Chance GearingGrandson

Danielle Blair and husband JasonGranddaughter

Danny Lee RingoGrandson

Billy Joe RingoGrandson

Matthew JacksonGrandson

Hazel RulisonSister

Betty WhiteSister

Shirley CaldwellSister

Melba Woodby and husband BillSister

Norma Jean WordWife (deceased)

Frances Jones MigdatDaughter (deceased)

Crystal WordGranddaughter (deceased)

John Hardy WordFather (deceased)

Vinnie Ethel WordMother (deceased)

J.D WordBrother (deceased)

Dorothy WalkerSister (deceased)

Mary HunterSister (deceased)

Danny Ringo Sr.Son-in-law (deceased)

Rev. Billy Joe Word also leaves behind to cherish his memories 26 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews along other family and friends.

PALLBEARERS

Kirk JonesActive Pallbearer

Blake WordActive Pallbearer

Chance GearingActive Pallbearer

Dustin WordActive Pallbearer

Brandon WordActive Pallbearer

Billy Joe RingoActive Pallbearer

Matthew JacksonHonorary Pallbearer

Danny Lee RingoHonorary Pallbearer

Past Services

Monday,March 05, 2018

Visitation

Tuesday,March 06, 2018

Funeral Service

Tuesday,March 06, 2018

Graveside Service

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