Billy Eugene Saxon

Billy Eugene Saxon

February 1, 1934 ~ April 10, 2017

Billy Eugene Saxon, 83, passed quietly at home on Monday, April 10.

Bill was born in Taylor, on February 1, 1934 to parents Leonard Carey Saxon and Mildred Jane Trump Saxon.

He was raised in Austin and graduated from Luling High School in 1952.

He proudly served in the Army in the Korean War.

After the war, he returned to work in South Texas as a young man.

It was there he met the love of his life, Mary.

They married on December 26, 1969 at University Presbyterian Church in Austin. Bill and Mary enjoyed western music and rode “Red” in many four-day trail rides where Bill often served as an Assistant Trail Boss.

Bill found good work opportunities that led them to Burnet and they survived the tornado that devastated Burnet in 1973.

After losing their home to the storm, they relocated to Marble Falls where they enjoyed living until passing.

Bill greatly enjoyed his neighbors and many friends. The family gives a special thank-you to everyone and Dr. Madrigal for being there for Bill (and Mary).

Bill is survived by his sister; Jimmie Jane Johnson; three nephews, Brian Eugene Johnson, Gregory Ray Johnson, Wendell and wife Kay Johnson, nieces and great nieces and nephews and Debbie Johnson.

He is also survived by his adopted family Stan, Brandi, and Ben Rountree.

Bill was predeceased by his nephew; Carey Edwin Johnson and Bill's beloved wife and soul-mate, Mary Elizabeth Saxon.

Bill was kindhearted and always brought smiles to everyone he knew.

He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 16 from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, April 17 from 10a. m. to 11a.m. Funeral Services will be at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Marble Falls on Monday, April 17 at 11 a.m.

Graveside Service at Lake Hills Memorial Park on Park Road 4.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 4601 Hartford Street, Abilene, 79605.

Arrangements were made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Marble Falls.

Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com.