William "Billy" Joseph Usey

September 7, 1947 - May 26, 2017

William “Billy” Joseph Usey, 69, of Groves passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 7, 1947 to Gloria Jean Mitchell Usey and Joseph Louis Usey in Port Arthur, Texas. Billy was a lifelong resident of the area. He served in the U. S. Navy and the Naval Reserves. Billy retired from Lyondell/Equistar/Quantum/Arco-Polymers as an operator and engineer after 33 years of service. He was always trying to learn, he attended Lamar Institute of Technology, where he earned several degrees. Billy was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Danny Usey and his son, William Joseph Usey II.

Billy is survived by his loving wife, Karen Usey of Groves, his daughter, Michelle Wilkins and husband, Lane of Frisco, Texas, his sister, Tauna Templet and husband, David of Lubbock, Texas, two step-sons, Ryan Bertrand of Nederland and Justin Bertrand of Groves along with 8 grandchildren.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, May 29, 2017 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Billy’s life will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Rev. Kerry Trahan will be officiating the service. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, Family is requesting donations to be made to The March of Dimes or to the charity of your choice in memory of Billy.