Billy W. Houston, age 64 of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on April 15, 2018 from a lengthy 4yr battle with cancer. Billy was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 11, 1954. He graduated from Raines High School. He retired from the City of Jacksonville after 15yrs of service with the Parks and Recreation Department. He enjoyed going fishing, watching Baseball, Nascar, Football, Wrestling and most importantly spending time with family. He was always joking, smiling, and having a good a time with everyone. Billy is preceded in death by his parents Wymon E. Houston and Mary D. Houston (Nettles); brother Tommy Houston and brother in law Paul Newman. Billy is survived by his wife Stephanie Houston(Johns) of 34yrs; two children Holly Houston and Billy Houston II; two grandchildren Gage and Isabella Easter; sisters Janice Coursey(Houston) and Rebecca Newman(Houston); brother Randy Houston Sr.; many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday April 19, 2018 from 1-2pm, followed by funeral and burial at 2pm. HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 is serving the family.