Billy Gene began preaching at the age of 15. He became a full-time minister, serving congregations in Highlands, Hemphill, Timpson, and Henderson before concluding his ministry in his hometown of Cleveland, Texas.

He loved serving the Lord, working as an EMT, farming his parents’ land, and traveling to Colorado to camp and fish.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Suzie Walker; his wife, Gay Nell Walker; and his sons, Tommy and Kenny Walker.

He is survived by his sister Faye Kelly and husband Robert; his daughters-in-law, Cindy and Shawna Walker; his sons, David and wife Peggi Walker, Charles and wife Laura Walker; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.