Just heard the terrible news today.
He was a helluva guy.
Leslee and I were patients before we were married and discovered we had the same " guy" later!
We were patients right up until the very last-- we just couldn' t let go!
Even though we moved an hour plus away 19 years  ago.
Man we miss him already and I know we always  will.

Dear Sarah,
Dr. C will always be in our hearts and memories, he is unforgettable, fun, loved his dental practice and his patients, at times very serious, as my boss for almost 20 years I considered him a professional and a wonderful friend. He is so missed, many tears shed. We will all see him again on a bright and glorious morning!! Much love to you , Lee, Carrie and Scott, HugSam

We will miss Bill so much in the Kemah area.  Roselyn and Dr Joe Shirley

Sara & family, you know how special and quirky Bill was, David and I were blessed to have been friends with both of you all these years!  Ours hearts hurt for your loss, our loss also, my birthday buddy is missed already.  With love.  David and Marcella

Sending love and prayers to you and your family in your time of loss from the Lewis family, Jeff, Carrie, Hannah, Noah, and Elijah.  Such wonderful memories of Bill, he will be missed dearly.

A nice man, a good dentist and a friend.
He was a credit to dentistry.

Bill had such a joyful and generous spirit. We will miss him.

To Bill's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.  Bill was a good friend and colleague  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ike

Sara, Lisa and I send our deepest condolences to you, Lee, Carrie, Scott, and all the extended family. Bill was a wonderful friend over the years, and his loss leaves a void in our lives.

So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful Man. Sara, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Marsha & Michael Jackson

Wild Bill was my first dentist and Dr. Lee continued the tradition for several years after.  He was so happy the few years he had all his kids were working together in the same practice.  What a genuinely marvelous person!  He will be missed greatly by so many people.

Sara and your dear Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your lifetime partner. Billy Raye was a unique and special man. The legacy he has left will take a special place in the memory books of his family and friends. We love you and our prayers are with you.

With heartfelt sympathy to a wonderful family.

I will remember Bill as an extra special person with an extraordinary zest for life. Much, much love to each of you in his family. God bless and keep you.

Billy Ray we will really miss you. You were a pioneer in Dentistry and certainly a credit to the profession.  Your sage and humorous advice will always be remembered by all of us. Saint Sara, Lee, Carie, and Scott  my sympathy goes out to all of you. Ken Jones

We will miss your impish smile and the sparkle in your eyes. Your beautiful family will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. You will not be forgotten.

Sara, and family,so sorry for your loss. 
Joyce Lounsberry

Words cannot express my sadness for the loss of this wonderful man.  His quick wit and gregarious personality made every day in the dental office more like a party than a job! He will be truly missed and eternally loved.

So sorry for your loss! What I do remember of Bill was his humor!  I am so glad he was able to attend dad's services. It was good to see him there! I know he will be missed! Our prayers are with you and your family. Love to you all

My Uncle Bill was a great guy and he had  great humor. I'm very glad that I visited him, my Aunt Sarah, and my cousins in Houston a few years ago. I will always hold my memories of his laughter and the shear joy that he brought to all of us who were in his presence.  So many friends, family and loved one's will always smile when we think of my Uncle Bill.

David Bratten

I really enjoyed our time working together and learned a lot from you!  Although I hadn't seen you in a while, I will always miss your wonderful smile and great sense of humor!  Sara...unfortunately I have a commitment on the 14th so I will be celebrating Bill's life with you "in spirit."  All our love...Jessica, Danny, Lexi, and Kylie

An amazing man who left an amazing legacy !!!

With his wit and humor, BR really knew how to light up a room.May eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Sara, I am so saddened to learn of the loss of Bill.  Billy Kilgore would be saddened, too.  We both thought so much of him.  I know your wonderful family has been, and will be strong support for you. With love and prayers.

So sad to lose such a unique and dedicated person. He will be missed by many and I was fortunate to know him as a friend. May God bless him and his family and friends who will miss him.

A life lived to the max will always be remembered

Billy Raye was a true icon of dentistry, beloved and respected. All you had to say was "Billy Raye."He was a leader in every way from his family, church, to every organization in dentistry. The UTSD Alumni Assn. and Foundation will especially miss his wit and wisdom in guiding its purpose. He with his buddies was the driving force along with his Sara and his kids. Their is a large void in the heart of dentistry. We all miss his unique style and personality. He was in so many ways a great man's man and dentist's dentist. God Bless You 
Billy Raye.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

I am so sorry for your loss. Sara, how blessed you and the children have been to have shared your life with Bill.
Prayers,
Helen Pattison Price

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William Raye Clitheroe

16 August, 1932 – 4 June, 2014

Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale

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