"Bj" Billy Joe Roberts

Billy Jo (BJ) Roberts was born on May 13, 1930 in Goree, TX to parents Ina (Reeves) Roberts and Samuel Canon Roberts, and passed from this life on April 13, 2018.
Following graduation from Goree High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in June 1947, where he dutifully served until he was honorably discharged in June 1950. Following his service to his country, he worked as a lofstman for Bell Helicopter until retiring in 1985.
BJ had a passion for service to his community. He was inducted as an Endowed Life Member into Riverside Masonic Lodge #1194 in September of 1959. He achieved his Master Mason Degree in November of 1959, making him a 58 year Master Mason upon his passing. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Fort Worth Scottish Right. He was also a noble of Moslah Shrine. He was a member of the Eugene Green DFW #1441 and Haltom City-Riverside #1331 Masonic Lodges. During his service he was acknowledged with the Golden Trowel Award in January 1993.
His hobbies included fishing for catfish, dancing to live music, and he really enjoyed a good game of dominos.
BJ is predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Ollie Marie (Stevenson) Roberts, his parents Ina and Samuel Roberts, and his brothers Samuel Canon Roberts Jr., Wallace W. Roberts and James Roberts.
He is survived by brother Kenneth Roberts and Sister-in-law Sammie Roberts, his companion of 18 years Daisy Fawbush, his children John Timothy Roberts, Veronica Marie (Roberts) Woodward, and Dorinda Leonard, his granddaughters Stephanie (Oldham) New and Jennifer Tucker, and his great-grandchildren Erin Marie New, Marissa Kay New, Bella Tucker and Drake Tucker.
Visitation will be held at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst, TX on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Services will be held at Lucas Funeral Home on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11:00 am, followed by graveside service at Bluebonnet Hills in Colleyville, TX.