Billy Charles Maupin

Billy Maupin Obituary

February 11, 1930 - January 24, 2008 Billy went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2008. Survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth; children, Michael Maupin, Gary (Ann) Maupin, Kenneth (Lucy) Maupin, Gayla (Scott) Bird, Tami (Tedd) Handy; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Dupont, Carolyn (Jim) Vavra; brothers, Richard Willingham and Larry "Yogi" Willingham. Greeted at the Pearly Gates by his father, Eskar Maupin, mother, Corrine Willingham, sister, Helen Donaway and brother, Danny Willingham. Billy was born in Brownwood, Texas, then following his military service, moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1952. He started Creative Wrought Iron in 1956. He came to know Jesus Christ as his savior in 1963 and began Lighthouse Gospel Tract Foundation in 1970 to spread the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. He served as Pastor and President of LGTF until the time of his death. Visitation will be Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Chapel service Friday, February 1, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends will be gathering at 3140 E. Greenlee Rd. following the services.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Billy Maupin

9 Entries

Ginny (Jordan) Parker

February 4, 2008

May God comfort you, Liz. You'll be remembered in prayer. Glad we got to visit for a little while last year.

Linda Nau(Lugo)

February 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Betty (Fields) Siegel-Beauchemin

February 1, 2008

ENLIGHTENMENT-The Bible as a book stands alone. There never was, nor ever will be, another like it. As there is but one sun to enlighten the world naturally, so ther is but one Book to enlighten the world spiritually. May that Book become to each of us the man of our counsel, the guide of our journey, the inspiration of our thought, and our support and comfort in life and in death.
Liz...especially to you, for all you're kindness that you have shared..
"What is the real good?"
I asked in musing mood,
"Order," said the law court;
"Knowledge," said the school;
"Truth," said the wise man;
"Pleasure," said the fool;
"Love," said the maiden;
"Beauty," said the page;
"Freedom," said the dreamer;
"Home," said the sage;
"Fame," said the soldier;
"Equity," the seer.
Spake my heart full sadly
"The answer is not here."
Then within my bosom
Softly this I heard:
"Each heart holds the secret,
Kindness is the word."

Parents Max Benjamin Siegel,V. Hill
Betty Sue(Fields) Siegel-Beauchemin

Lynda Karraker

January 31, 2008

Dear Liz, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God give you the strength and courage to help you through this time of extreme loss and grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cheyenne Arreola

January 31, 2008

My memories of Pastor Bill and family go all the way back to the House of Daniel. I think back to the singing, the joyful noises we all made to the Lord, some of us were noisier than others. I think about the debates that I personally had with Pastor Bill when we did not see eye to eye on a position or belief. He would hear me out though even if we simply agreed to disagree.

The one thing that will always resonate for me is his admonition that he was not the end all, be all, in religion or prophecy. Rather I remember him as simply a humble man that wanted to serve The Lord.

I remember time and again that he would remind us all not to simply take his word or anybody’s word, but rather to check these things out in the bible for ourselves. He would remind us not to exalt him nor ourselves that we are the humble servants of the Lord and cannot accomplish anything of ourselves.

It's been years since I last spoke with Pastor Bill yet I've heard things regarding his ministry through the grapevine. Rather than give heed to rumors as I was not there, I am reminded that the Pillars of the earth are the Lord's and he has set the world upon them (1 Samuel 2:8). Only Pastor Bill and the Lord truly know why he was called home at this time.

I am forever grateful that I had the opportunity to know Pastor Bill and the rest of the Maupin family
And so with sadness I bid you adieu until we are reunited in Heaven.

To Liz, Mike, Gary, Kenny, Gayla and Tami, my heart is with you all, please let me know if there is anything you need.

Bobbi Cole

January 30, 2008

Bill has been like a father to me for 25 years and has taught me and anyone else who would listen, the Word of God, plain and simple. For our good, he held nothing back. He boldly proclaimed God's plan for Israel in the last days that Israel will have their ancient biblical borders as a sign of Jesus' Second Coming so that the world could be warned—GET SAVED! He gave of himself so that all could hear and believe in God's wonderful plan for their lives--eternal life with Him. He truly was a man of God, with God’s heart. My heart and prayers are for all his family. I know you will miss him so, as I will. Bill loved to sing the song, What A Day That Will Be" when my Jesus I shall see. When I look upon His face; the one who saved me by His grace...and He takes me by the hand and leads me to the Promise Land What a Day Glorious Day that will be. He also said, “When I get up there, don’t bother me for at least a million year because I’ll be ogling the Lord until then. Then maybe I’ll stop and look around to see what else is up there”. He got his wishes! To preach to the world about the coming of His Saviour and to spend all the time he wants with His Lord Jesus (Yeshua) and His Heavenly Father (Yehovah). Keep that light in the window for those of us who might be a little homesick! We will carry on with God’s ministry of reconciliation and telling the Good News of God’s Love to the world. In the name of Jesus. If Bill were here, he would tell us all to STAND on God’s Word and “REJOICE ALWAYS and AGAIN I SAY REJOICE!” Love In Christ, Bobbi Cole and my two precious dogs, Mika and Sadie, who Bill prayed for and saved their lives too.

dick@cindy webber

January 30, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sondra Bird

January 30, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family at this time of your Fathers passing. Our prayers are with you always.
Bob and Sondra (Mom and Dad)

Scott Braun

January 29, 2008

Pastor Bill, we miss you so greatly, we will carry the torch of Gods word to the highways of the world, Liz, and family, our heart is with you all.
love, Scott, Rebecca, Chyna

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