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 Billy Joe Runnels 11 September 1957 - 21 August 1979  Billy Jack Runnels, 76, of Sherman, passed away at Methodist Medical Center of Dallas on October 28, 2012. Graveside services were held at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Sherman, on Wednesday morning, October 31, 2012 with Rev. Randy Reddell of Central Christian Church officiating. Pallbearers were Matt Ratliff, Chad Runnels, Jack Fox, Steve Rodgers, David Upvall and Ty Heath. Mr. Funnels was born in Anna, Texas, son of Elmer Runnels and Edna Flowers Runnels on August 22, 1936. He attended schools in Anna, Texas. He married Melba Sutterfield on August 29, 1996 in Sherman, Texas. Mr. Runnels worked as a Supervisor for Burlington Industries and then for Sherman Independent School district after retiring from Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents; his 1st wife, Gin ger Runnels; and his son, Billy Joe Runnels. Surviving family members include his wife, Melba Runnels of Sherman; daughters, Kathy Ratliff of Bryant, Texas, and Elizabeth Runnels of Sherman; step-daughters, Crystal Heath and husband, Ty, of Lewisville, Texas; Gina Rodgers and husband, Steve, of Sherman; and Cheryl Upvall and husband, David, of McKinney; brother, E.C. "Butch" Runnels and wife, Lois of Denison, Texas; and sisters, Sue Hoket and Charlotte Martin of Sherman. Also 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandson. If desired, memorials may be made in Billy Jack Runnel's name to the donor's favorite charity. - - - Dannel Funeral Home  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
