Minor Sr., Billy C.
   	
Services for Billy C. "Moose" Minor Sr. will be held 
at noon Saturday, January 6, 2007, at Rader Funeral 
Home of Longview, with his son, David Minor officiating. 
Billy, beloved husband, father, "PaPaw," and friend, 
left us to be with our Savior on January 3, 2007. He was 
born June 18, 1931, to Zelma Pearl and Ralph Emerson 
Minor, who preceded him in death. We are so grateful that 
God spared him to us for two-and-a half years after his 
heart attack. Even though he could no longer bowl or fish, 
he could still make the trip to Jo's for coffee and to 
visit with friends. Billy loved bowling and was vice 
president, past director, and lifetime member of Longview 
MBA. He was also in the Hall of Fame. Billy retired from 
the telephone company after 34 years of service, during 
such time, he received several perfect attendance awards. 
He was a member of Mobberly Avenue Baptist Church. In 
addition to his parents, his brothers, Ralph, James, and 
Raymond, also preceded him in death. Billy is survived by 
his loving and devoted wife, Claudelle, whom he loved with 
all his heart. He also leaves his "#1 son," as he 
affectionately called him, Billy C. Minor Jr. and his wife, 
Kitty, and their children and grandchildren: Billy Don Minor 
and wife, Carolyn with Christopher, Melinda and Brian; John 
Minor and wife, Kelie, with Bryan and Jeremy; Laci Minor and 
Andy Stevens with Cheyenne Stevens and Kaleigh Minor; 
Constance Hudson with Bailey; Brandy Irby with Trinity; and 
Heath Sanders and wife, Tiffany, with Alexia; his "#2 son," 
David Minor and wife, Patti, and their children and 
granddaughter: Josh Minor and wife, Lisa; and Holli Hampton 
with Hannah Grace Hampton; his "#3 son," Mark Minor and wife, 
Charlotte, and their son, Eric Minor; and his "little daughter" 
LeAnne Plunkett and husband, Perry Plunkett, and their children 
and grandchildren, Marc Hickey with Kendall Windmus and Alex; 
Sara and Emily Plunkett; and Christi Witt with D'Azia. We all 
loved our PaPaw! Also surviving Billy are his sister, Joyce 
Carroll; sister, Darlene and husband, Alvin Pliler; sisters-in-law, 
Virginia Minor of Longview, and Mary Farrell of Rockwall; and 
brother-in-law, Claude Wilkerson Jr. and wife, Pat of Rockwall. 
There are also a number of nieces and nephews he held dear, and 
they loved their "Uncle Billy." He had many valued friends as well. 
Special thanks go to Dr. Pierson, Dr. Leatherman, Louis Morgan 
Drug No. 4, and all the emergency personnel who cared for Billy 
on Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Pallbearers will be Billy Jr., 
David, Mark, John, Eric, and Josh Minor; Perry Plunkett; and Andy 
Stevens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday 
evening, January 5, 2007, at the funeral home.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 1/5/2007.