Billy Lee Tuley

WEATHERFORD -- Billy Lee Tuley passed away to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in White's Chapel of Memories. Interment: 2 p.m. in Memoryland Memorial Park in Greenville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials: May be made to Pythian Guest House, 5020 Sayle St., Greenville, Texas 75402; or Texas Pythian Home, Box 239, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Billy was born May 21, 1935, in Alvarado, one of nine children to Ewell and Irene Tuley. Billy attended Rio Vista schools. Billy lived in Cleburne for 40 years and was a member of Granbury Street Church of Christ where he served as a deacon. Billy relocated to Weatherford in 1972 and retired as plant superintendent for Fruehauf Trailer Corp. in 1990. Billy was volunteering at the Texas Pythian Home when the board of directors asked him to work as maintenance supervisor of the home. After working at the children's home for 17 years he retired again. A quiet man who loved his Lord and Savior, Billy was quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. His advice was always given in a loving manner. He was a member of Baker Baptist Church until his passing. Mr. Tuley was a very active member in the Texas Knights of Pythias, holding all offices in the organization. The Order of Knights of Pythias held a very special place in his heart because of its true belief in helping others. In his local lodge, Lone Star Lodge #4, he held the office of secretary and financial secretary for many years. Billy was supreme district deputy grand chancellor after he served as grand chancellor of the state of Texas. In addition, Billy served on the board of directors of the Pythian Guest House in Greenville and on the board of the Texas Pythian Home in Weatherford. He received one of the highest honors in the order, the Humanitarian Award from the Supreme Lodge of the United States and British Columbia. Next to his love for Pythians, he loved John Deere tractors. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Ewell and Irene Tuley; and brothers, Johnny and Jimmy Tuley. Survivors: His wife who loved him dearly, Linda G. Tuley; daughters, Rose Mary Rebstock and husband, Kenny, of Burleson, Bonnie Williams and husband, Danny, of Cleburne, Becky Carper and husband, Larry, of Rio Vista and Claudia Williams and husband, Gary, of Cleburne; sons, Michael Tuley and wife, Marilyn, of Pfugerville and Roy Tuley of Kansas; stepdaughters, Connie McAnn and husband, Thomas, of Georgetown and Cathy Landrith and husband, Joe, of Greenville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and six sisters.