Billy Dee Halfin, 87, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Beaumont, Texas. Billy was born in Beaumont on January 22, 1935 to the late, Clarence Halfin and Freda McNeil Halfin.
Billy was retired from Mobil Oil with 30 years of service and served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was the host of the popular Billy Halfin Outdoors show where he discussed all there is to know about hunting, fishing and everything outdoors. Billy was a dedicated member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Beauxart Gardens Baptist Church and loved serving the Lord. Billy loved his children and grandchildren and cherished every moment he had with them.
Those left to cherish Billy’s memory include his loving wife of 64 years, Evelyn Halfin of Port Neches; his son, Doug Halfin of Port Neches; his daughter, Terri Halfin of Port Neches; grandchildren, Brant Halfin, Emily Halfin, Lynsee Hunt, Randal Courville and Angela Martin; and his great-grandchildren, Spencer, Avery Jade, Gunner, Kymber, Preston, Brooks, Lainie and Ethan.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Halfin and Freda McNeil Halfin.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland.