Billy Neal Duckett, 94, went to be with the Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born March 21, 1926 in Winnsboro, Texas to the late Claude M. Duckett and Laura McCollum Duckett George. Billy graduated from Bloomington High School. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy as a Yeoman Third Class.
He is survived by children, Kathy Kapsiak (David), Dean Duckett (Chris), and Cherie Norris; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his loving wife Dorothy, son, Kevin Duckett; grandson Michael Duckett and brother Claude Duckett. Billy was a Christian and a Great Witness for his faith in Christ Jesus. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church. He and wife visited the elderly spreading lots of love and happiness. He retired from Tennessee Gas Pipeline/Tenneco after 39 years, starting as a day laborer and ending up as District Superintendent.
After he retired his hobby was making toys for his grandchildren, which has now been passed down to his great grandchildren.
Service will be a graveside at Memory Gardens Cemetery on Tuesday December 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Tommy Price, his nephew will officiate. The Victoria Veterans Council will be present to provide the Military honors for Mr. Duckett.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children-Galveston, Attn: Donor Development Office, 815 Market St., Galveston, Tx. 77550.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
