In Loving Memory

William "Billy" Joseph Usey

9/7/1947 — 5/25/2017

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

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.

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Michael Powers May 30, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing!! I just learned of that it morning. Billy was one of my friends that, even though life sent me in different directions, I always though very highly of. Great character and an all around great human being. Please accept my sincerest condolences, and my prayers for Billy the family. God is surely with Billy! RIP Billy

Evelyn Thompson Hays May 29, 2017

Karen and family, so very sorry to read about the passing of Billy Jo. I know he was your heart for many years. Thoughts and prayers going your way. Your old neighbor, Evelyn

Tommy Hogan May 28, 2017

Such another good "beach" and fishing friend gone. First met him ("BJ") and brother Danny ("D") in 1958 at his grandparents (Mitchell) beach house in our subdivision. We all remained good friends through out all these years, I'll miss them forever,,,

Joe Penna May 28, 2017

Billy Joe has been a lifelong friend since 1958. In 1958, I met Billy Joe, his brother Danny, and Tommy Hogan at the Mitchell Beach House at Emerald Beach 1. All three remained close friends of mine since the day we met! I wouldn't trade the memories I built with these friends for all the money in the world!! With the passing of Danny, last year and now, Billy Joe, there is a large void in my heart!! May God bring comfort and Peace to their precious families and friends!!

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