Larry Duane Bilbrey Beloved Father and Husband, 59, passed away at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo surrounded by family on 10/29/2014.
Born November 19th, 1954 in Ballinger Texas to Annie Lee and Dee J.R. Bilbrey, he graduated from Ballinger High School and then soon after enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Duane served 20 years in the Navy attaining the rank of Master Chief.
He was a Texas and California resident and traveled with the Navy around the World. During his beginning years of service he was stationed in California where he met his first wife and mother of his children Mary. On December 24th, 1999, he married his sec ond wife Deborah of Winters Texas whom remained his wife until his passing.
Duane was a member of The American Legion.
Duane will be especially remembered for his service in the US Navy, his passion for fishing, his love for: his children, his family, his animals and being the one person everyone could rely on.
Duane is proceeded in death by his parents Dee J.R. Bilbrey and Annie Lee Bilbrey of Ballinger Texas. As well as his older brothers Gary Bilbrey of Bronte Texas and Jim Bilbrey of Lubbock Texas. Duane is survived in death by his beloved wife Deborah Bilbrey of Winters Texas. His Sister Tammie and Husband Steve Englert of Corpus Christi Texas. His youngest brother Glenn Bilbrey of Ballinger Texas. His children Jennifer Bilbrey, Brian Bilbrey and Mindy Bilbrey of California. His stepchildren, Michael Pavlik, Diane Pavlik, Kristina Greer, Jaqueline Greer, Rachelle Maxon and Kimberly Maxon of California. He also has many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Duane had 20 grandkids and 1 great grandchild.
Viewing was held 6:00PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, November 1st, at Heritage Funeral Home in Ballinger Texas. Services were held at 1:00PM, Sunday, November 2nd at Heritage Funeral Home in Balinger Texas. Burial followed service at Old Runnels Cemetery.
A special thanks to the Veterans of Runnels County for their help and support.
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