Billy Hatley

Billy Joe Hatley, age 85, of Clovis, NM passed away on May 22, 2014 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Central Baptist Church with Dick Ross officiating. Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens.

Joe was born November 18, 1928 to William and Effie Hatley in Colliville, TX. He was raised in Olton, TX. He married Alice Susie Clayton on August 22, 1948 in Broadview, NM. They were married 65 years.

Survivors include his wife Susie Hatley of Clovis, NM two daughters, Terri Buzz Greenwalt, Pam Tim Sweet, and one son Randie Pam Hatley, all of Clovis nine grandchildren: Cisti, Kane, Devin, Deke, Dayrin, Faryn, Adria, Wesley, and Drew fourteen great grandchildren: Alyxa, Teagan, Caydance, Keeli, Kanie, Daulton, Brooklyn, Anthony, Valerie, Raven, Jalen, Hailey, Henley, and Knox two sisters: Mary Robert Dennis of Olton, TX, Mae Bill Applewhite of Granbury, TX two brothers: Marvin Joyce Hatley of Amarillo, TX and Herbert Maggie Hatley of McAllen, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Effie, six brothers Donald, Elvis, Arthur, Jack, Walker, and Woodrow, one sister Izora, one son Rickie Joe, and one grandson Coby Joe and one great grandson Riley

Anyone who knew Joe, knew he was a sports fanatic He was involved in little league sports through senior leagues. His love and passion was watching his kids and grandkids throughout their sporting endeavors. He was always their 1 fan. He enjoyed spending time at the Retirement Center playing bingo and visiting with the residents. He liked visiting his homebound friends. Everyone who knew Joe, always called him Papa Joe

Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 575 7635541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .

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