William Allen "Billy" Francis Jr.

I met Billy in a town called Coloma California. My father and I ran a small gun shop in the State Park and he and his then girlfriend (who wrote us later and told us that he had asked her to marry him) were on a casual trip in the area. We talked for quite a while and he and his girlfriend stay the night at my cabin on the river. We drank and laughed and talked until the early morning hours before they had to leave. I don't know what her name was but she was very sweet young blonde lady. I...

I met Billy in Mitchell, S.D. in the early 2000's, Dr.Hook played a show there, i gave him a native american beaded eagle claw, i hope he handed it down to his family,you will be missed Billy, RIP.

It is with great sadness that I heard belatedly of Billy's death. I met him through a friend while he toured the UK with Dr Hook and I painted a watercolour portrait of him. What a true Southern Gentleman; a man of kindness and civility, Although I only met him briefly, many years ago, I remember the meeting fondly. He was part of a band and a moment in time that gave many people a great deal of pleasure. I send my sympathy and condolences to his daughter and family.

BILLY YOU WILL BE MISSED! I WILL TREASURE THE MEMORIES OF OUR TALKS.YOU WERE SO SPECIAL TO ME .THERE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU.I'LL BE DYING NEXT SO I'LL SEE YA SOON MY DEAR FRIEND I SEARCHED FOR YA ON THIS SIDE WITH NO LUCK BUT I WILL FIND YA OVER THERE ALONG WITH MY SISTER.ALL MY LOVE KATHLEEN

billy, i'm too late was looking for ya. god you meant alot to me. our talks the phone calls when you were on the road.you always took the time to answer .my letters rip in peace sweetie. kathleen

A true and original Hook. Always kind to the fans, and a very nice person. RIP Billy ! You will be missed, but remembered. Bjørn Tore (Norway)

the wonderful music you made with hook will endure forever. rest in peace, my friend