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Billy Kevil Obituary
June 27, 1944 - July 3, 2023
On July 3, 2023, Billy Dwight Kevil peacefully went home to the Lord. Billy was born on June 27, 1944, to Pat and Glen Kevil in Rosebud, Texas.
He married Diane Rogers on November 6, 1964. They had three children Brian, Lisa, and Jason Kevil. Billy joined the Waco Police Department in 1968, he worked for the Waco Police Department for 25 years. During that time, he worked in drug enforcement, as a detective and training sergeant. After leaving the Waco Police Department, Billy went to work for the West Police Department, where he worked for 15 years. When Billy left the West Police Department, he started Paladin Security and Investigations, which he built into a successful and respected business.
In 2021, after 17 years, Billy sold Paladin Security and retired. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling and photography. He took several trips around the country visiting historical sites. Billy would spend a lot of his time taking pictures of birds, squirrels, deer, and sunsets. Billy enjoyed spending time with and spoiling his three grandkids. Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Cepak; father, Glen Kevil; brother, Stanley Kevil; brother, Kyle Kevil; and sister, Sharon Allison.
Billy Kevil is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Kevil; son, Brian Kevil and his wife, Marion; daughter, Lisa Kevil; son, Jason Kevil; grandson, Jacob Kevil and his wife, Megan; granddaughter, Meghan Kevil; and granddaughter, Malorie Kevil.
The Kevil family would like to express their gratitude to Community Hospice for their excellent care that they gave Billy, especially Chelle, Kim, and Merry.
In honor of Billy's wishes, there will be no memorial service.
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Karen Jager Michael
July 23, 2023
My condolescences to the Kevil family. I will be praying for you all.
Ronnie Garner
July 11, 2023
We are very sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a good friend and a great officer. Our prayers will be with the family.
Nanette Neilson
July 9, 2023
Sorry to hear about Billy's passing. Your in my thoughts and prayers!
July 9, 2023
My Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Family At This Time Of Loss
Melinda Vrba
July 9, 2023
Billy, it was a great honor to know you and to call you a great friend and a great protector, you cared about the safety of the residents of West, I will always remember you working security at the Westfest, riding around in the golf cart, awesome job and career, couldn't have asked for a better police officer. Billy, you will be missed terribly. Rest in peace!
Hope Dominguez-Reese
July 8, 2023
My condolences to the Kevil family. I knew Kevil from Waco PD. He and my sister, Mary Ann Higgins were really good friends. I think it was him that would go to my dad's place for dove hunting. He was a really nice man.
Ray Casares
July 8, 2023
To the Kevil family, I would like to extend my deepest condolences. Sgt. Kevil was a great supervisor and amazing training specialist. Jason, one of my favorite memories is when you and your Dad came to south Texas for a quick hunting trip. I was sorry y´all didn´t bag anything. Ray Casares
Steven Vest
July 8, 2023
I remember Billy from back in the 70's when I was working for local ambulance services in Waco. He was one of the officers you were always glad to see when things started getting a little out of hand. He and I both remember June 12th of 1976 very well. Billy, rest easy my friend.
Peggy and Gary Herbert
July 8, 2023
Bill was always smiling. He was at HOT Fair every year and usually let us in the gate. Prayers for his family. Gary & Peggy Herbert
Gil Lillard
July 5, 2023
One of the finest, salt of the earth people on the planet. He had a great love of helping people and animals. He will truly be missed but never forgotten. I will mis my great friend.
John Reed
July 5, 2023
It was an great honor working withan knowing a great man one of my favorite memories is he handed me a plastic rain coat he look at me bust out laughing so hard he almost rolled down a hill not only did I work for mr.kevil not only is he my friend he is my family member
Rick Pliscott
July 4, 2023
I had the pleasure to work for Mr Kevil for five years one of the best people I have ever worked for . To his family may you find peace in Gods grace and glory.
Scott D.Watkins
July 4, 2023
To a Great Man and a Mentor that a had the Honor and a Pleasure to work for. May God give him Peace and Rest in his kingdom that has prepared for his honorable servant. He will be missed in my life as in others. May
You have Fair Winds and Clam Seas...my friend and brother. Amen
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