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Dwight Claybourne Billings (Clay)
TARPLEY — Clay passed away in his childhood home in Tarpley with his family by his side.
Clay left us for the big arena in the sky. He was a true one-of-a-kind cowboy. His “yes Ma’am” tip your hat and handshake was the real deal. His smile could make all your worries go away. He never met a stranger and never stopped helping those less fortunate.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashley of Tarpley; and his mom and dad, Dag and Perk Billing of Tarpley.
Clay is survived by his beautiful wife, Linda of Tarpley; a daughter, Clacy of Tarpley; his brother, Howard Billings and wife, Mary Kay, of Tarpley; his sister-in-law, Becky and husband, Jack Preston, of San Antonio; sister-in-law, Judy and husband, Chris Ramsey, of Utopia; and brother-in-law, Shreves Minton Jr. and wife, Jeannie, of Utopia; his nieces, Wende Bridger, Jodee Welch, Misty McBee, Krissy Rhodes and Julie Ann Chambers; his nephews, Tye Billing, Josh Ramsey, Lonnie Ritterbach and Chad Ritterbach; and numerous aunts and uncles.
He was blessed with many friends and considered them his family.
Clay, his brother Howard and Butter Crane were in partnership at the Hondo Livestock barn.
Clay was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother-in-law, nephew and friend.
Clay was a Texas and National champion calf roper and runner-up to many other awards. His belt buckles and saddles show his dedication to the rodeo. He shared his talent with many of the ropers who are on the circuit today.
His body is gone but Clay will live on forever in our hearts and spirit.
In his words, he “hosed off” and “brushed up” to go be with the “Big Cat” in heaven. He knew his daughter, Ashley, was waiting for him.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up at the Bandera Bank — “Clacy College Fund.”
You are invited to send condolences to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Published July 7, 2009
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