Billy Edward Tankersley was born on November 4, 1946 in Stockton, California to the late Fred D. Tankersley and Thelma L. Tankersley and passed away on February 4, 2020 after a lengthy illness at St. Josephs Hospital. Billy is survived by his wife Esther Tankersley and two sons, Billy R. Tankersley and Curtis W. Tankersley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings Fred Ray Tankersley and wife Johnnie Ann, Shirley Hiser and husband Bob, Johnny Tankersley and wife Betty, and Gary Tankersley. Survivors includes in-laws Carmen and Frank Guerrero, Margaret Velasquez, Joe and Vivian Velasquez, Mary Velasquez and the late Rosie Fox and survivor Tom Fox. Also survived by uncles Harvey Tankersley and Joe Lee Tankersley, aunt Rosie Hunt and many cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.
Billy enjoyed the outdoors sports life such as deer hunting, fishing, duck hunting, pheasant hunting, and exploring the ocean with his boats. Billy enjoyed watching his favorite western movies and documentaries. When it came to music, he enjoyed listening to western, old school oldies and country music. He also enjoyed spending his free time at the casinos, movies, and traveling to different parts of the states.
The family will receive friends for visitation at Frisbie Warren & Carroll Mortuary, 809 North California St., Stockton, CA 95202 on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm followed by a Rosary at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Last viewing will be at Frisbie Warren & Carroll on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 8:30 am to 9:15 am then proceed to the church at 9:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 19, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Linus Church, 2620 S. B. Street, Stockton, CA 95206. Committal will follow at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.
