Billy Gene Guy

1942 - 2017

Billy Gene Guy, 75, went home to be with his heavenly father on the night of Saturday March 25, 2017. Celebration his life: 11:30 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Chapel, Fort Worth, with Pastor Bart Howell of Eagle View Church in Saginaw officiating. Interment: 1:30 p.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: The family will be gathering from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood to share wonderful memories of Billy's life. Billy was born on Feb. 12, 1942, in Kingsport, Tenn. He resided in Fort Worth. He just recently celebrated 50 years with his beloved wife, Marie. He spent over 22 years serving in the military both the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps. Billy was a retired Deputy Sheriff from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department after 22 years and worked as a jailer. He was a devoted husband, loving father and cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Billy was a great leader. He was a selfless, reliable man that was always willing to lend a hand. He was innovative and patient. He cared for his loved ones. During his lifetime he earned multiple awards and honors within the service. He had a great heart and was highly respected. Billy was always willing to give advice when and wherever needed. He was a great man and his legacy will live on forever. He was a great man and will be missed dearly. Survivors: Wife, Edna Marie Guy; son, Billy Gene Guy, Jr. and wife, Christie; daughter, Melissa Fuller and husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Jeremy Guy and wife, Trista, Hillary Carranza and husband, Vladimir, Kayla Fuller, Noah Fuller, Chloe Guy and Gracie Guy; and great-granddaughter, Savanna Guy.