William Billings

William “Cotton” Billings Jr., 78, of Waco, earned his wings on Wednesday April14, 2021 after succumbing to cancer. The family will hold visitation at Pecan Grove Funeral Home on Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 3pm until 5pm. Funeral services will also be held at Pecan Grove on Monday April 19, 2021 at 10am.
Bill, as he was known to most, was born in San Marcos on July 29, 1942 to William Billings Sr. and Irene Covey. Starting at the mature age of 8 years old, Bill worked as a self-taught mechanic with the majority of his career at Sears Automotive. Many an unknown motorist has benefitted from his skills and generosity, as he never passed a stranded motorist. Bill knew no strangers and treated all as if they were lifelong friends. No one could have asked for a better son, husband, brother, father, grandfather or friend.
He met his “Beautiful Bride”, Annie, on a blind date and it was love at first sight. Their love has endured all for the past 57 years and will continue on into the next life. Besides his wife, Bill is survived by their four children, Eric (Janie) Billings, Christina Ness (Jerry Schroeder), Barbara (Brian) Cowles, and Tim (Melissa) Billings. Bill and Ann are blessed with 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by 1 brother and 4 sisters, Leslie (Pat) Billings, Jane Gribble, Betty Ann (Larry) Glover, ClairRene Walker, and Marylon (Tommy) Williams.
He was proceeded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Texanna Billings.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude’s in Bill’s name.
The family would also like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Baylor Scott and White Hospice. Glenn, Amber, Jose, Larry, and Kelly, you are truly Angels from Heaven.