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Bill "Billy Joe" Waller

Bill "Billy Joe" Waller obituary, Midland, TX

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Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park

4616 North Big Spring Street

Midland, Texas

Bill Waller Obituary

Bill "Billy Joe" Waller passed away on November 23, 2014 at the age of 87. He was married 61 years to Valerie Stout Waller, until her death in 2009. A longtime resident of Midland, Bill was the Father to Roberta Wilson and Lalah Ash, the Grandfather to Lindsay, Leslie, Morgan, Elliott, Ryan and Emily and the Great-Grandfather to Jackson, Andrew, Macey and Crosby. Bill was born on June 16, 1927, and was raised as a proud West Texan in Crane, Texas. He was the son of Sanders and Lalah Mae Waller and brother to Frank. Bill was a Navy veteran and worked until retirement as a jet mechanic for Continental Airlines. He was an avid rock hound and an active member of the Midland Gem and Mineral Society for many years. Bill was a creative jewelry designer, an artist, a golfer, a hunter, a bee keeper and a country and classical music lover. He was a man of many talents and interests and a good friend to many. Bill's passing will leave a void, but also many memories for those who knew and loved him. Funeral services for Bill Waller will be held at Ellis Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. The family will be available to receive friends a half hour prior to the service to meet and share memories of Bill's remarkable life. Online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com.

Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram from Dec. 5 to Dec. 8, 2014.
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Dear Waller Family, I just loved working with your Dad at the Gem and Mineral Rock Shop. He was a genius,we got a kick out of him, he didn't mince words, either your stone looked great, or you were back on the wheel. We all have his Wallersaurus' to remember, they will always be part of Kids Corner. Miss you, Bill, Lyn Yater

December 8, 2014

Roberta, I just heard about your dad so sorry to hear this news. Even to this very day I can remember how he used to read the top of my head. So sorry for your loss your family will be in my prayers

Sharron Sloan Rebenstorf

December 8, 2014

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