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Billy Joe Walling, 97, of McKinney, TX, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 in McKinney, TX. Billy Joe was born December 24, 1924 in Pilot Point, TX to Mason U. Walling and Allie (Pickett) Walling. Billy Joe married Frances (Allen) Walling on February 21, 1947, in Dallas, TX. Billy Joe proudly served in the United States Navy. Billy Joe earned his Master’s degree and worked in the Education field for twenty nine years. He retired as a principal. Billy Joe and Frances were married for seventy four years. During the marriage they had two sons, Allan, and Lyndsey. Billy Joe was an avid golfer. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Billy Joe’s family will miss him and remember their memories with love and laughter. Billy Joe is survived by his loving wife, Frances Walling of McKinney TX; son, Lyndsey Walling and his wife, Marie of Harrisburg, PA; two grandchildren, Shawn Walling and wife Karlee of McKinney, TX, and Lauren Walling of Lexington, KY; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Addison, and Owen. Billy Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Mason, and Allie Walling; son, Allan Walling, brothers, Leo Walling, and Clyde Walling; sisters, Maxine Turner, and Melva Jean Lyles. Visitation will be held 1:00PM-2:00PM, Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Slay Memorial Chapel of Pilot Point. A graveside service will immediately follow at 2:00PM, at Pilot Point Community Cemetery in Pilot Point, TX with Brad Shotts officiating. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Charlotte Chism Waldrum and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Billy Joe Walling

December 24, 1924 - January 22, 2022