Billy Wayne Tullos was born to Claude Ivy and Edith Evelyn (Price) Tullos, on September 21, 1936. He passed from this life on August 24, 2025, in Ace, Texas, at the age of 88.

He enlisted in the military in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1956 with a physical disability. He married Carolyn Barker Emmons in March 1960. He worked for many years in the shipping industry providing for his family. After losing his job, he went back to college graduating with a business degree in 1989. With a new career, he went to work for the City of Houston until his retirement. He served as Commander of the VFW Post 8568 and was involved with the Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. Billy loved the Lord and America and was a lover of the great outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, and woodworking. He loved working in the yard tending to his fruit trees and his vegetable garden. He loved to travel. He got hooked on cruising when he went to Alaska for his 50th wedding anniversary. Billy’s adventurous soul has deeply impacted those who knew him and he will be forever missed.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Tullos, children, Cheryl E. Rodriguez & husband Jesse, Leanne D. DeCola & husband Pete, and Wayne A. Tullos; son-in-law, Tod Richmond; grandchildren, John M. Rodriguez & wife Erin, Frank Rodriguez, Karen M. Garza & husband Leon, Elisa P. Simmons, James R. DeCola & wife Mandy, Joann Harthcock & husband Bill, Joseph D. DeCola & wife Suzy, Christi Rodrigues, Lindsey Rodrigues, Courtney Rodrigues, Alan R. Tullos, and Andrea Tullos; Ten great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert L. Tullos & wife Pat, Richard I. Tullos & wife Joyce, Elnora Ragsdale, Murielene Hatton & husband Jerry, Gerald L. Tullos & wife Susan, Debra A. Wood & husband Ronnie, Margaret F. Pixley & husband Bryant; as well as many nieces, nephews, family members and loving friends.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tonya R. Richmond; brother, Joseph V. Tullos; sister, Linda S. Henson; and brothers-in-law, Gary Ragsdale, and Melvin Henson.

A Visitation will be held from 6:00pm- 8:00pm, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Pace Funeral Home, in Livingston, Texas.

A Celebration of Billy’s Life will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Pace Funeral Home, in Livingston, Texas with Brother John Taylor officiating.

Interment to follow at Tullos Hill Memorial Gardens, in Ace, Texas.

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