Billy Jack "Papa Bill" Partridge
Billy Jack "Papa Bill" Partridge
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Burial will follow at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Mr. Partridge passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012, at East Texas Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 25, 1925, in Mount Pleasant to Paul and Tennie Partridge.
Mr. Partridge was a member of First Baptist Church of Tyler. He worked for Frito Lay and Adams, and he was a founding board member of Azleway and worked there for the past 15 years. Papa Bill was an avid hunter and cherished his time with his deer hunting buddies.
Mr. Partridge was preceded in death by parents; his beloved wife, Frances Partridge; and his brother, Roy Partridge.
He is survived by his loving family including his daughter, Terri Waggener and husband Del; sons, Billy M. Partridge and wife Dana, Danny Partridge and wife Debbie; grandchildren, Shane Partridge, Chad and wife Kerri Partridge, Brandon and wife Kelley Bachtel, Christy Partridge, Trenton and wife Brittney Hood, Bryan and wife Ashley Partridge, Kayla Waggener, Dillon Waggener, Karen Mallard and husband Derryl; great-grandchildren, Raelyn, Cayden and Case Partridge, Brady and Kaleb Bachtel, Ethan and Emmalyn Hood, Taylor and Mason Mallard. Also he is survived by extended family members, Kevin and wife Kathy Witham, Lee and wife Ruby Travis, Greg and wife Ashley McDonald and many others.
Pallbearers will be Shane Partridge, Chad Partridge, Bryan Partridge, Trenton Hood, Dillon Waggener and Steve Rambo.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Fisherman Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church and Papa Bill's hunting buddies.
Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012, at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.
If desired, memorials may be made to Azleway Inc., 15892 County Road 26, Tyler, 75707.
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Robert Breton
April 17, 2020
Bill and Frances opened their house in Tyler almost every weekend to me and my wife Darlene,Francess younger sister. We were newly married and lived in Bossier City La. and were invited to their home and treated like loyalty. I will never forget the kindness they showed to us on every visit. A kinder person ive never known to this day.
Mike McGinney
March 27, 2019
Mr. Bill Partridge was a very kind gentleman. He and his equally nice wife Frances left a fine legacy with Billy Mack, Terry, and Danny. I recall a time that I was invited to spend time with them on a barge on Lake Tyler in 1960, and another time an invitation was extended to see a John Tyler football game in Paris in 1962. Mr. Bill and Mrs. Frances made me feel as if I was one of their own. May God Bless the Partridges and extended family...
Tim Anderson
April 4, 2012
Bill to you and all your family I pray comfort and strength during this time. Your father was the kind of man that many of us who were raised without a dad wish we could have had in our lives. To know that you have blessed thousands of kids with love is truly a living legacy and a reflection of the job your father did in raising you. When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry. -Shakespeare
Gene Perkins
April 3, 2012
Papa Bill was an inspiration to so many people during his time on earth. I will miss his humor, thoughts on life and the hunting stories we used to share.
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David Peck
April 3, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about your loss and we will be praying for you. David & Sherry Peck, OBHC
Aileen Rienhardt
April 3, 2012
Your family has been so blessed to have been in his life !!! I know I have and many many other . He did SHOW us what LOVE meant ! In his work he did for others. Peace to all of you !
Amanda Gilliand
April 3, 2012
I am sorry for the loss of such a great and honorable man. You touched many people Papa Bill, and you will live on in our hearts and memories!
Mike McGinney
April 2, 2012
To Bill,Danny, Terri, and Loved Ones: The many kindnesses of Bill and Frances Partridge will be a matter of long remembrance to me, particularly the years 1960-64...Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father; regrettably, I was unaware of the passing of your mother. Please accept my sympathy for her, also. May God's grace be with you as you move through the difficult days ahead...
April 2, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Del Waggener. Tim and I are so sorry for the lost of your love one. For you both and your entire family, we will keep you in our prayers. "Psalm 56:3" When I'm afraid, I will trust in you. Timothy and Esterlean Ward (Tyler,TX.)
Larry & Gloria Smotherman
April 2, 2012
Terry, Billy, Danny & all your family, may God be with you during this great loss. Our prayers are with you.
Wendell Mitchell
April 2, 2012
He was a joy to talk to and I appreciated his friendship. May God best his family.
Carolyn Rhodes Powell
April 2, 2012
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and those of Flint Baptist Church
Charlie George
April 2, 2012
Bill and Dana, my heart breaks for you, and I pray for the Lord's grace and peace as you walk through this valley. Bill and Frances were such wonderful neighbors when Arlin and I were first married. They loved us and our girls so much and were such a fine example of Christ! I know you will miss them.
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