Billy Neill

William J. "Billy" Neill, age 69, of Chalk Bluff, passed away late Tuesday evening, October 9, 2018 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco. A Rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Friday, October 12, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Msgr. Isidore Rozycki as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Billy was born August 21, 1949 in Waco, the son of Hollis and Martha (Smajstrla) Neill. He was a 1967 graduate of Abbott High School. On March 2, 1985 he was united in marriage to Sherrie Allen in Abbott. Billy worked for Certainteed, Leasing Services for Hillcrest Carpet, the Waco Tribune delivering newspapers, and for Diesel Power Supply. He then went to work for the US Postal Service in Waco for over 17 years until he retired in 2015. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. He was also a former member of Knights of Columbus Council #2305 in West. Billy enjoyed watching Western movies, golfing, hunting, fishing, playing dominoes, being outdoors, doing yard work and playing softball for many teams over the years. He especially loved watching his sons play sports. Billy is preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Patrick Neill. Survivors include his beloved wife of 33 years, Sherrie Neill of Chalk Bluff; sons, Wes Neill and Scott Neill, both of Chalk Bluff; brothers, Robert Neill and wife Betty Jo, Thomas Neill and wife Nancy, James Neill and wife Darlene and John Neill and wife Lisa; a sister, Patricia Kolar and husband Raymond; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Wes Neill, Scott Neill, Jason Neill, Kevin Neill, Chad Kolar, Brent Kolar, Justin Neill, Chris Neill, David Neill, and Nick Neill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's School Endowment Fund or Fuzzy Friends Rescue.