Billy Hisbon
2008-08-06Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Saturday August 9, 2008 in Llano Cemetery East with the Rev. Henry Crawford, associate minister of Union Baptist Church in Dallas, officiating. Arrangements are by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St.
Billy Hisbon was a former teacher in the Amarillo Independent School District. God received Billy Hisbon at 1:11 a.m. Aug. 6 with his daughter, Debra Jean, and son-in-law Barry present for the send-off. Mr. Hisbon was passionate about coaching basketball at Carver High School, teaching math and serving as assistant principal at Sam Houston, serving as deacon and with finances at Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church, in Omega Psi fraternity and with Coldwell Banker Realtors. Billy’s family pockets from Dallas, Atlanta, Greenville and Amarillo will miss Mr. Hisbon’s wit, dedication and work ethic. He was a former member of Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church in Amarillo.
Survivors include a daughter, Debra J. Hisbon-Lee and husband Barry of Stone Mountain, Ga.; and other relatives.
Viewing was from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday August 8, 2008 and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday August 9, 2008 at the mortuary.
Coach Hisbon was my football coach at Sam Houston Jr. High in 1976 (I believe). Our team did not win any games that year. However, we loved Coach. My foster brother had him for Math and we reminisce those days often. He was an awesome, godly man. What a privaledge it was to know him and be coached by him. Many blessing to you and your family. May he rest in the arms of Him who created him. Very truely, Douglas Burks Lincoln, Nebraska
tribute by Douglas Burks