Cover photo for Billy James McGovern's Obituary
Billy James McGovern Profile Photo

Billy James McGovern

September 14, 1938 — October 29, 2022

Fort Stockton

Billy James McGovern

Emblem

After an extended illness, Billy James McGovern, 84 years old, passed from this earth into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ on October 29, 2022.

 

Prior to moving to Fort Stockton Billy served in the military for 6 years, three of which were in Germany. He was a resident of Fort Stockton for approximately fifty years and worked as an independent welder. 

 

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Wanda McGovern; two sons, James C. McGovern (Darlene) of Odessa, Tx; Steven L McGovern (Bernice) of Belen, New Mexico; and his daughter Billie Jean Wells (Greg) of Fort Stockton, TX; eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; his brother, Doyle McGovern of Lubbock, TX; two sisters, Jo Ann Meyers and Bobbie Jean Methvin (Glen) of Alabama, and numerous nieces and nephews

 

Billy was preceded by his parents, Willis and Jennie Mae McGovern; one grandson, Cody Joe Henderson, and one niece Vickie Foster.

 

Billy was a lover of life and had many friends.  He enjoyed helping others from time to time who needed assistance of some type.

 

The family would like to thank Hospice of Odessa for the love and support rendered to him.  A private memorial service will be planned in the near future.

 

Lastly we would like to thank Shaffer Nichols Funeral Home for their invaluable assistance rendered on behalf of the family.

 

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Billy James McGovern, please visit our flower store.

Guestbook

Visits: 496

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree