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Billy Becknell

June 23, 1962 — November 15, 2021

Billy Becknell

Billy Neal Becknell, of Portland, Texas passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021.

Billy was born in San Angelo, Texas on June 23, 1962 to Billy Joe and Barbara Becknell. He worked as a master electrician and supervisor for many years for Corpus Christi Independent School District.

Billy was an active member of his church Northshore Family. He devoted his time to the
children’s ministry. He loved sharing the word of God with any and every one that he
encountered. He especially loved pouring the love of God into the next generation. Billy never met a stranger that he didn’t instantly start talking to and sharing about all that he loved. He is loved and cherished by all those that he came in contact with.
Billy was an avid “fixer-upper” of anything that needed some extra love and care. He most
enjoyed spending time with the love of his life, his wife Sandy Becknell. Billy was a lovable,
creative, generous, kind-hearted, and God-loving man. He left us too soon, but he leaves behind many good memories.

Billy is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sandy Becknell, their two daughters, Braden Becknell and Bailee Schnurpel (Joshua), along with baby Schnurpel (June 2022). He leaves behind his mother Barbara Becknell, sisters Sally (Clifford) Murphy and LeAnn (Alan) Murphy, sister-in-law’s Janet (Kenneth) Wiley and Carol (Rocky) Mock, brother-in-law, Dennis Cape, 7 nephews: Chance (Courtney), Derrek (Melisa), Kyle, and Corey Murphy; Keith (Julie) and Jason (Ashley) Wiley; and Kirk Flanary, and 5 nieces: Joanna Rivera; Jennifer Parsont; Melody (Lance) Gallant; Lela (Willis) Taubert; Candy (David) Landbeck; Crystal (Martinez) Lorenzo, and two loving puppies: Princess and Cocoa.

He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Becknell, his mother-in-law, Doris Cape, father-in-law, Lester Cape, and sister-in-law, Kay Cape.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m. at Winsteads’ Funeral Home in Portland.

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Memorial Service

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)

Winsteads' Funeral Home

500 Wildcat Dr, Portland, TX 78374

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