July 19, 2018
Callan Mitchell Billingsley, age 62, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at his home in San Antonio, Texas, after a short and debilitating illness.

Cal was born in Freeport Texas, May 30, 1956, to Rex Leonard and Colleen Callan Billingsley. He grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas, graduating from Brazoswood High School. After completing a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin with special honors, he studied law at South Texas College of Law in Houston.

In his first job as in-house corporate council for the Dow Chemical Company, Cal handled such matters as workers' compensation claims, labor relations, unemployment claims and construction disputes, and antitrust matters. From 1997 to the present, Cal has concentrated on consumer bankruptcy law. Cal was admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. He also taught continuing education courses to Texas real estate licensees. Because of his background and experience, he was invited to

address several credit management groups, including the Gulf Coast Credit Manager's Association and the Gulf Coast Credit Union Association. Cal also spoke at numerous local and statewide bankruptcy seminars throughout his career including the 25th Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference held in Austin, Texas.

One of Cal's favorite places was his family's ranch outside Menard, where he enjoyed the outdoors, cooking steaks for guests and target shooting. He was a very loving father and husband, with many friends. He was an avid golfer and trivia expert who was known for his sense of humor, intellect and kindness.

Cal is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Burkhalter-Elliott;

children Mitchell and Michelle Billingsley; step daughters Katie, Tristen, and Isabella Elliott; brother George Billingsley and his wife Christine; niece Morgan Burnette and her husband Travis; and niece Taylor Billingsley.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service is scheduled at The Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to the Billingsley family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.
com

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jul. 29, 2018.

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Gayle F.

December 30, 2021

I was one of Cal's clients years ago. He was a very down to earth person and I appreciated his assistance. I'm sad to learn of his passing. May he rest in peace.

Was surprised to see his placquard still up at MalaisevLaw Firm.

Rande Snyder

May 14, 2019

Doug Burford

May 13, 2019

In the 'better late than never' category, I would like to share my sadness at Cal's passing. We shared a common friend from my high school days in Midland, Texas, and the first time we spoke I felt like he was an old friend from those days, too. I've referred many people to Cal over the last 15 years or so, knowing that he would not only give them excellent legal advice, but he would be very human in helping them deal with their financial and personal challenges. My condolences to the family; rest in peace, my friend.

Michael Alexander Tabet

January 30, 2019

I just received word of Cals passing. There is very little I can say that has not already been said about this great man. He was an extraordinary lawyer, and a wonderful human being, with a warm and witty disposition. May God forever bless him and his family!

Rande Snyder

September 18, 2018

We just now learned of Cal passing away. Was a major shock! As clients of his twice, we really liked him, not only for his professionalism and expertise, but also for just being a wonderful human being! He will be sorely missed. Prayers lifted for all who knew and loved him.

With Heartfelt Smypathy,
William and Rande Snyder

August 27, 2018

We just heard of Cal's passing and immediately were saddened. We were fortunate to meet Cal over ten years ago. His personality was just so warm and delightful. We have thought of him often and had referred others to him. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Michael and Kathryn Smith

David Aaron DeSoto

August 9, 2018

My heartfelt condolences go out to Cal's family, friends, clients and colleagues. His collegiality, kindness and humor will be missed.

God rest you in peace and quiet my old friend.

Sharon Midgett

August 8, 2018

Down to earth and loved his family, wife and her children. As a neighbor he was so great to talk to. I had no idea of his illness. I just know as a neighbor conversations, he loved his wife , his children , and Elizabeth's children.
dearly. My heart goes out to a wonderful family and neighbor.

Jeanette Cagle-Donley

August 6, 2018

My prayers are with the family. Pray for Gods grace to abound. Cal was one of my first bosses and he took a chance on me having no experience. May God Bless his passing and bring peace to his wife and children.

Jana Brisiel

August 5, 2018

My deepest condolences to all of you. I enjoyed knowing and working with Cal and he always had a funny story. He will be missed by many, especially on the Monday Lift Stay Docket. May He Rest In Peace.

Bob Brubaker

August 4, 2018

Sorry to learn of Callan's passing. Fond childhood memories of times spent at the Billingsley house. Wiffle ball in the front yard, fishing in the back and hours playing army. God bless Ella for her efforts with Callan and George.

Skip forward a decade or two and we re-connected to raise scholarship monies for high school students to attend UT and ATM. I have many good memories of the times we spent smacking golf balls and laughing after his unique but at times successful putting stroke. 25+ years he made the extra effort to travel to the Orange and Maroon golf tourney to play with the Daisy Gang UT grads. Slow tourney play was never a problem as Callan filled the wait-time with funny stories and jokes. God bless you Callan.

Hook em.

Syl Mauro

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William Davis

July 31, 2018

My best to Cal's family in this time of grief. Cal was always there with something interesting or funny to say. i have a place in Menard County close to Cal's and we talked a lot about our experiences. Cal's passing leaves a void for many of us.

Jack Beard, Jr

July 30, 2018

A great guy both on and off the course. As one of the previous posters wrote, I hope you're playing golf today with the old guys at Riverside.

Justin Williams

July 30, 2018

So sorry that Callan was taken too soon. I hope and pray that your grief and sorrow will be short and that your memories will be of the best times.

Randy Osherow

July 30, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Billingsley family. Cal's sense of humor will be missed by all; he was a great lawyer; he always gave more than he received. He served his clients with kindness and compassion, and he passed too soon.

William McArthur

July 29, 2018

Callan is one of my oldest and dearest friends and he will be sorely missed.I want to offer my most sincere condolences to his family and will be praying that God will help comfort and guide them at this time.

A G

July 29, 2018

My condolences to the Billingsley family. May you be comforted with the love of family and friends 1 John 4:16

Leon and Janice Cotten

July 29, 2018

We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Callan. I have known him since his earliest days in Lake Jackson. Like his mother and father, he was the greatest. Janice and I named our son after him. I remember the great eulogy he gave for his mother Colleen at her funeral in Ft. Mckavett. He will be missed. The good die young.

Leon and Janice Cotten

Barbara LeMaster

July 28, 2018

Looks like a wonderful life that ended way too soon. My deepest sympathies.

July 28, 2018

Hope youre playing golf with all the old guys at Riverside

Jean Harvill

July 28, 2018

So very sorry for the loss of Callen! He was always so fun to be around when we were growing up! Havent seen him in years but I remember him as always a kind great person! Condolences to his family! Many hugs and prayers!

steve mathis

July 28, 2018

Only guy I know that can play 18 holes of golf after stepping on a golf tee that buried into his foot and shot one of his best rounds of golf. I never had a bad time when I was with Cal.

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