Judge Bill Burdock, 75, passed from this world to the next on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Service: Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at the First United Methodist Church of Boyd. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please donate to the First United Methodist Methodist Church of Boyd. The Judge was born April 28, 1942, to George and Edith Burdock in Oskaloosa, Iowa. After graduation from high school in Des Moines, he proceeded to learn the trucking business, where he was an over the road driver and member of the Teamsters Local #147. After a few years of driving a truck, Mr. Burdock enrolled in Utah State University where he graduated with honors in 1967. After a brief service in the United States Army, he enrolled in Law School at SMU. After graduation, Judge Burdock was hired by the Tarrant County District Attorneys Office and worked his way up to felony prosecutor. After leaving the District Attorneys office, Mr. Burdock opened up a law practice in Saginaw. In 1982, he threw his hat in the ring and ran for Justice on the Second Court of Appeals. He was successful in his election and served as Justice until his defeat for re-election, where upon, he ran for newly created 371st District Court in 1990, waging a successful write-in campaign. The Judge then served as a visiting Judge throughout Texas. Judge Burdock also served as Municipal Judge for the cities of Blue Mound, Rhome, River Oaks, Lake Worth, and Edge Cliff Village. Mr. Burdock also served as attorney for the cities of Haslet, Blue Mound, and the Lake Country Municipal Utility District. Judge Burdock also served the public by holding positions as councilman in Saginaw and as a member of the Eagle Mountain Saginaw School Board. Survivors: Wife, Lee Burdock; children, Burke Burdock and wife, Caitlyn of Saginaw, Anthony and wife, Brigid of Sacramento, Calif., Aileen Burdock of Los Angeles, Calif., Bryan Burdock of New York City; stepchildren, Stacey Smith of Azle, Travis Smith of Springtown; grandchildren, Madison Decker, Sophie Burdock, and Grace Burdock of Saginaw, Megan Weeks of Kemp, Skylar McCombs, Brecken Smith, and Eli Nester of Bentonville, Ark.; and great-granddaughter, Adalynn Weeks of Kemp.

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Published by Star-Telegram on May 25, 2017.

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John Knight

September 28, 2022

In late summer, 1992, I was summoned for Jury Duty at the age of 18. During voir dire, heat in the courtroom due to a malfunctioning AC overwhelmed me, causing me to momentarily pass out. Judge Burdock apparently activated an emergency button, which summoned several TCSO Deputies, FWFD, and FWPD, especially given the events of a couple months prior. I was very disappointed not to serve. A few weeks later, I received a handwritten note from Judge Burdock thanking me for my willingness to serve, and advising me of the case outcome. It was a wonderful gesture on his part.

Madelayne Castillo

August 28, 2020

He was a Great Attorney I meet him in 2008 he took my case and defend me like he was my family today I wake up thinking about him and google his name just to see he was gone My condolences to his family 8-28-2020. Madelayne Castillo

Cindy Clinton

February 19, 2020

Bill was a highly respected individual whose heart was to protect our population. He will be missed. I worked as his campaign manager when he first ran for Judge. He was so thoughtful that he called me the night of his win and congratulated me on doing a great job. It takes a special person to take the time out of celebrating to congratulate others.

Dennis McNeal

January 30, 2019

While at Utah State, Bill was one of my room mates. He was a little older than the rest of us because of his truck driving after high school. He was watching out for us and always had a smile. It is no surprise he was a respected judge and lawyer.

Lance Pate

September 8, 2017

Bill was a great person and very giving.We did business together through the years.I will miss him.

clif brown

July 12, 2017

My condolences to the family. It was my pleasure to have known him since 2006.

Laurian Davies

May 28, 2017

Dear Lee,

Alex and I were so very sorry to hear of Bill's death. We had some good times on his visits to London. and we were so pleased to be able to be part of your wedding at Wesley's Chapel in the City.

Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time, our best wishes go to you and your family.

With love, Laurian and Alex

May 25, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

Judge Frank Sullivan

May 25, 2017

I knew Bill as a lawyer and served with him as a judge. He cared about people. My sincere condolences to the family.

June Blankenship

May 25, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. May God surround you with his love and may he give comfort and understanding to you all.

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