Contributions to the tribute of Billy Joe Marchbanks

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Neal Ross posted a condolence

Friday, March 22, 2019

I first met Joe in 1964 he was working for Baker Oil Tool and later we both went to work for Tri-State Oil Tools in 1965 he was working in the Kilgore store and I was working in the Bossier City store and later he went to work for Amoco and we stayed friends ever since. After that we started a hunting camp in Jacksboro, Tx. and we had many good hunts. We done a lot of hunting and fishing trips together. I will always cherish the memories we had together. He will surly be missed.

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Richard Ross posted a condolence

Friday, March 22, 2019

Although I knew Joe prior to he & my father, Neal Ross starting a hunting camp in Jacksboro, Tx. 26 years ago, I really got to know Joe better during those 26 years. Of course we did a lot of hunting, but the main thing we did was have a good time working on something, cooking, eating, & telling stories. We named the hunting camp Round Rock Hunting Club, but it could have easily been named Lonesome Dove with Joe & my father being Gus & Captain Call who Blue Duck called them those two old Rangers. My two boys, Justin & Will were basically raised there, whether I went or not. If I couldn't go, Joe & Deddy would take them. Joe would always teach them something only Joe could, or just picking on them some way or another. It was always fun hearing from them or seeing it, what Joe did to embarrass them. Through the years Joe & I went on several hunting or fishing trips other than Jacksboro, whether it be in Bracketville, Port O'Conner, Mexico, or horse races in Hot Springs or Bossier City, or just visiting @ the feed store. We had a lot of windshield time together going to different places where I learned a lot about him & he learned a lot about me. He was rough around the edges, but had a tender heart for all of his family. I lost a good friend, but will never lose & cherish all of the memories. Rest in peace Joe!

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Robert Ross posted a condolence

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Although I didn’t have a chance to spend much time with Joe, I did enjoy the stories and memories from my Father Neal Ross and my brother Richard. Both loved and admired him very much. He seemed to be, from the stories I heard, one of those “one-of-a-kind personality’s” that make life such a colorful experience. He was a great friend to both and as Dad said he had a soft spot in his heart for many who were in need. I know he will be missed. Rest now in peace Joe.

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Will Ross posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

My grandad Neal Ross & Mr. Joe go way back but “Crazy Joe” has been a part of my life for all 33 of my years. We spent many trips to the Hunting Camp together and many many stories have been told about him (and by him). Mr. Joe used to burn the cornbread (and everything else), embarrass me in front of ladies at Walmart, pull off the highway to look at anything for sale, look for deals on deer corn, and shoot small bucks thinking they were giants. He was always entertaining and he sure won’t be forgotten. When I think back on Mr. Joe it’ll be easy to smile.

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Maxine Gadson posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May the scriptures contained in God's word at Acts 24:15 and John 5:28,29 bring hope and comfort.

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Ronnie & Mary Leigh Dike lit a candle

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

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Monday, March 18, 2019

Billy Joe Marchbanks

1927 - 2019

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