William "B.J." Korenek, Jr.

William "B.J." Korenek, age 79, of West, passed away late Friday afternoon, March 25, 2022 at his residence. A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek, Deacon Robin Waters and Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. B.J. was born July 2, 1942 in Waco, the son of William and Millie (Havranek) Korenek. He was a 1960 graduate of La Vega High School. Following high school, he went on to receive a Bachelors Degree from Howard Payne University and a Masters Degree from Tarleton University. On March 31, 1962, B.J. was united in marriage to Patricia Shelton in Bellmead. Patricia preceded him in death on November 13, 2015. B.J. was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. He was also a member of Texas High School Coaches Association. B.J. had many accomplishments through the years, including being inducted into Howard Payne Hall of Fame where he was a member of the First-Team All-Conference and All-Lone Star Conference Team. He was Super Centex Coach of the Year in 1980, 1985, 1987 and 1993 and Centex Coach of the Year in 1980 and 1985. He worked for Brownwood High School, Yorktown High School, West High School, Clifton High School, Hillsboro High School, Axtell High School, Hubbard High School, Penelope High School and West Middle School. B.J. was an avid weight lifter. He enjoyed exercising, listening to Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, all things football, and drawing football plays. He loved cooking on the pit and spending time with family and friends, especially with his grandchildren and his lifelong friends, Kenneth and Valera Hutchison. B.J. is also preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Gene Roznos. Survivors include his two daughters, Cindy Roznos of West and Mendy Meyer and husband Scott of Dallas; his grandchildren, Ashley Deleon and husband Paul, Hannah Martin, Aaron Rieger and wife Ashley, Adrian Rieger and wife McKenna, and Elle Saenz and husband Pedro; his great-grandchildren, Lillian Clark, Braylon, Brody and Brock Deleon, Fynlee, Fallyn, Emmitt, and Axel Rieger, and Emme Saenz; his sister, Rosemary Mynarcik; his nephews, Danny Mynarcik and wife Lori and David Mynarcik; and many relatives, friends, students and athletes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.