Billy Don Acy

Billy Don Acy obituary, McKinney, TX

Billy Don Acy

Billy Acy Obituary

Visit the Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home - McKinney website to view the full obituary.
Billy Don Acy, age 67 of McKinney, Texas, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on November 19, 2021. He was born on June 29, 1954 in Lindale, Texas to Thelma Acy and Pearlie B (Williams) Acy. Billy was a retired member of the United States Army and a member of The McKinney First Baptist Church. Billy is survived by his wife, Patricia Forest; children, Kodell Johnson, Bradley Evans, LaToya Evans, Katherine Acy, and Pearlie Marshall; step-children, Marian Evans and Reginald Forest; brothers, Karey (Janene) Acy and Robert (Evette) Acy; sister, Shirley Gordon; sisters-in-law, Yolanda (James) Forest, Royline (Leo) Williams, and Carol Strigen; son-in-law, Lee Marshall; 22 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Acy and Pearlie B (Williams) Acy. In life, Billy enjoyed fishing, watching old movies, baseball, and sitting in a chair under a tree to enjoy the sunlight. He touched many lives and will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.

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