William "Billy" G. Dwyer

William "Billy" G. Dwyer went to Heaven on Saturday, the 26th of September 2015, where he joined his first love and wife Sarah Sherrill Dwyer; son, David Alan Dwyer; parents, Charles A. and Roberta Dwyer; brothers, Dr. (Red) C.A. Dwyer Jr. and Jack Dwyer; sister, Gwen Pingrey; and many other friends and relatives.

Billy was born on the 8th of March 1923, and enjoyed childhood weekends at the family bay house, sailing his sailboat, breaking and riding horses in Bandera, camping with his boy scout troop, and earned his Eagle Scout Award at age 17. He grew up a proud native Houstonian and graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1940. Billy then attended three years of Business College at The University of Texas before enlisting in the Army to proudly serve his country. He served as a staff sergeant for two and a half years during WWII in the Philippians on four different islands before being honorably released with a purple heart. Billy returned home from the Army with malaria and his brother, Dr. (Red) C.A. Dwyer Jr., took him under his care and was able to cure him of the disease.

After returning from the war, Billy continued college at The University of Texas with a business and law degree. While at UT, he met his first love, Sarah Sherrill, at a Phi Gamma Delta and Chi Omega fraternity party. They continued to travel through life together, happily married for forty-seven years raising three children.Billy began his law practice at the Harris County District Attorney office before opening his own practice, Dwyer, Weems and Crow. He then went on to Vincent Elkins and Weems law firm for fourteen years to serve in oil and gas real estate. Judge Roy Hofheinz then asked Billy to serve as his personal lawyer. Together they contracted with the Oilers, opened the Astroworld, and brought the Barnum and Bailey Circus to the great city of Houston. After which, Billy continued his real estate law practice as President of Fondern Southwest Corporation for nine years and later VP of land development with the Krisland Group in north Houston. Billy became known as a fiercely honest, law abiding man with a brilliant mind who was respected by all, as you can tell in his accomplishments.In Billy's spare time, he was President of the Kiwanis Houston Chapter, a leader in his church, Chapelwood United Methodist Church, and an active member of his alumni fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta, for seventy-five years. With his wife and family, Billy enjoyed playing games with his grandchildren, ranching, bird and deer hunting, traveling, politics, investing, and supporting numerous charities.

After the passing of Sarah Sherrill Dwyer, Billy married Margaret Ann Mitchell of Houston, Texas. They enjoyed eighteen years of traveling, entertaining, music, and dancing together.

Billy "Gramps" is survived by his son, Chuck Dwyer and wife Karen; daughter-in-law, Sherrie Dwyer; daughter, Sarah Ann (Sally) Herrmann and husband Bill; and grandchildren, Bethany Dwyer, Michael Dwyer, David Dwyer and wife Emily, Kristin McCalip and husband Brandon, Trey Herrmann and wife Amber, Scott Herrmann and wife Ashley, and Melissa Baudoin and husband Blaec. He also leaves memories with eleven great grandchildren who all loved him dearly.

Billy is also survived by his second wife, Margaret Ann Mitchell Dwyer, and her children, Suzanne and Ed Stansy, Marji and Mike Hill, Beverly and Warren Bright, Bryan and Karina Mitchell, and her seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Billy "Gramps" will always be remembered as a true and honest gentleman. He was a family man, loving husband, father, step father, giver to many, and friend to all. Dad we will miss you, but thanks for all you have taught us; to be honest and law abiding citizens, to love God and our family, and to treat others with respect. We will pass these qualities on for generations to come. Hook 'Em Horns

The family would like to extend a special 'thank you' to Gentiva Hospice and our three angel care givers. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock in the afternoon until eight o'clock in the evening, on Thursday, the 1st of October, in the library and grand foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. A memorial service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning, on Friday, the 2nd of October, in the chapel at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay in Houston. Prior to the service, the family will gather for a private graveside service at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be directed to the charity of your choice.