Billy Bason

September 16, 1937 - May 16, 2020

Billy Wayne Bason, longtime resident of Navarro County and currently of Frost, Texas, passed from this life on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his residence at the age of 82. He was born in Dover, Ohio on September 16, 1937 to William A. Bason and Emma M. Doyle Bason. He worked for Raytheon in Aeronautics in management for a number of years and also worked for several other company's in the same field. Billy served his country in the United States Marine Corp for several years and he was proud of that accomplishment. He is preceded in death by his parent and a sister Betty Williams. Billy is survived by his wife of 23 years Nancy Bason. Sons; Kenny Bason and Cecil Bason. Grandson Josh Bason. Step-children; Kristi Bellamy, Diane Lovelady, Dan Haught. Step grandchildren, Amber Gates, Rebecca Womack, Amanda Thompson, Amanda Bellamy and Nicole Benoist. Nieces; Terri Welborn and Lisa Short. He is also survived by daughter-in-law Lynda Wilson and honorary grandson Andrew Wilson. Funeral services will be held at the Frost Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 2:00pm. The family would like to thank Brandy Freeman and Brenda Laznovsky with New Century Hospice for their care.