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Billy Guilliam Obituary
Guilliam, Billy Joe (Big Bill) passed to the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on October 7, 2008. Billy Joe was born on October 30, 1933 in Yukon, Oklahoma to Joseph Walter and Vera Guilliam. He has lived in Arizona for the past 71 years, working first in agriculture and then in the construction industry. Billy Joe is survived by his wife Eula, sons Billy Wayne, Joseph Bryce and Dana LeRoy; daughter Mary Annette; stepsons Bobby and Billy; stepdaughters Judy, Jane and Joan; sisters Pauline (Earl Ray) Cavins, Joda Mae Stewart; 26 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 from 6-8 PM at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services will be Oct. 11, 2008 at 10 AM at the Red Mountain Christian Center, 740 N. Power Rd. in Mesa. "Big Bill" was a great fisherman; a fisher of men, friend and family man who touched the lives of all he encountered.
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Amanda Guilliam
November 2, 2008
Grandpa
You were such and amazing grandpa and i love you so much you will be missed
Bob and Marie Rodman
October 17, 2008
You were a great friend and you will greatly be missed. You will always live on in our hearts and we will always have our good memories of you.
Kristie Martin
October 17, 2008
I came into this family via a blended marriage between Bobby and Karen. You saw that I was this shy little lady. You told my sister to tell me it was okay to come up and hug you and I didn't have to be shy. You were my grandpa too and that I best hug you the next time you saw me. I appreciated that! Thank you for making me feel wanted and loved! Thanks for being there to watch me graduate medical school. It was hard when my world fell apart, but you told me I could do it. Thank you grandpa. I will miss you!
Always My Love, Kristie
ashley guilliam
October 16, 2008
billy joe is the best grandpa i have ever had in the world he is the best
Jo Alice Smith
October 15, 2008
My Grandpa! You were my Only Grandpa I ever knew or met on this earth! I am proud to have been named after you. You were the source of wisdom for our family as you passed it down to my dad and others. I see you in him everyday. Grandpa you cannot be replaced by anyone or anything & you surely will be missed. I will miss you asking me at holidays to go get you a piece of pie & make it a big one... ' cause you knew you were not suppose to. I will miss you asking how Junebug was doing. You always loved everyone you met and you always expected us to do our best. I am glad you are with Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. I remember our last conversation was about your Tattoo! I knew you didn't but it was funny at the time. I am proud of who you were & who you taught us to be. I will always Love You & Miss You.
Art, Jr and Priscilla Lerma
October 12, 2008
To the Guilliam Family: Bill and Jason especially: Our prayers are with you and we hope you find peace in your hearts knowing what a special man your father and grandfather was. This will be a difficult time in your lives, but know that you have many friends who share your loss. May God Bless Bill, Sr. and welcome him into his kingdom so that we (selfishly) know that we have one more guardian watching us.
Maggie Dehart
October 12, 2008
I"m so sorry Eula That I could not be there to help you and your family celebrate Billy Joe's life. He was such agreat guy. My thoughts are Prayers are with you.
Suzi (Frazier) Williams
October 11, 2008
Leroy and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. As painful as it may be there is comfort knowing that he is in the presence of our Lord! I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.
Sherry Crews Fry
October 9, 2008
I didn't know Uncle Bill, but I've heard lots of good things about him through the years. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Sherry Crews Fry
Brenda Howell
October 9, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Billy Joe will be greatly missed by everyone who met him. His impact on my life will be kept forever. He was a kind, gentle man with a huge heart to love everyone. He always made me and my girls feel loved and you knew he always kept an eye on our well being. The world and my family are in better places because he was on this earth.
I hope they have lots of fishing holes in heaven and that he will finally get to catch the big one.
I loved you and respected you Billy Joe, and I will miss you terribly.
Love, Bre, Jennifer and Jacque
Larry Rodrigurz
October 9, 2008
To the Guilliam Family, Big Bill was a heck of a man and a boss, not only did we enjoy working with him, Billy Wayne I still remeber the time Donnie Haggin & I meet you and big Bill on your elk hunt, we had alot of fun, I enjoyed seing him on the lake up north, there are not any words that will ease the pain at a time like this but the momories of big Bill will always be with KMA Rodriguez Builders ( Larry,Alex and James Rodriguez) from the CJS days.
debbie tipton
October 9, 2008
we are sending our love and prayers, to all the family.billyjoe has always been like a dad to us! him & eula,has always been good to us and the kids!showing their christian love and strengths,we will miss him so much!thank-you billyjoe for being you !our loss is heavens gain!love & prayers debbie,randall & family.
Carolyn Curtis
October 9, 2008
I always have and always will love Uncle Bill. I could count on a hug and a smile. I'll never forget the big man with the drooping jeans. He will be missed by everyone who ever met him. This is not goodbye but I'll see ya later. We'll have a great family reunion one day. Love Carolyn Sue
Daniell Swafford
October 9, 2008
You all are in our prayers and thoughts.I will always hold close all the memories of Uncle Bill and the house in Mesa and especially the farm in Gilbert.Uncle Bill will be truely missed.But I know he is with Jesus and has gotten to love on Grandma Parker and Aunt Mary Alice and especially Jesus.Love to you all
Courtney Smith
October 9, 2008
To the family: You are in my prayers during this time. Billy Joe will definately be missed. I will always remember his hugs and his smile. I used to always love to see him at church and he would say "How is my girl?" I am so glad I got to see him just a few weeks ago and get one last hug.
Tonya Guilliam (Soto)
October 9, 2008
Grandpa-
We will keep you in our hearts forever. We miss you so very much, we have many fond memories of you Grandpa. David says that you are still his fishing buddy. Kylie says that you were the best grandpa ever. They both said they hope you have fun in heaven and that they love you lots. Sonny is going to miss fishing with you and he misses you so much. I am gonna miss your great big smile and you were the best grandpa anyone could ever ask for. We all miss you very much and love you!! I cant wait to see you again someday in heaven and give you a great big hug!! Love ya forever Grandpa Billy Joe.
From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes
October 8, 2008
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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