Billy Schwartz
Funeral services for Billy Dwayne Schwartz, 77-year-old Weatherford resident, were 2 p.m.
Friday, March 22, 2024, in the First Baptist Church with Earl Stephenson officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home. The family received visitors at Lockstone Funeral Home 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 21.
Bill was born December 9, 1946, to John and Pauline Eva (Korfman) Schwartz. He was raised and attended school in Butler, graduating in 1965.
While in high school, he met the love of his life, Kay Frazier. They were married August 4, 1967, and enjoyed 56 years of wedded bliss.
Together they had three children: Mark, Kristin and Brandon.
He attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Arts in 1973.
He taught school in Turpin for three years before becoming selfemployed as a home builder. He later owned and managed rental property in Weatherford; his last endeavor was establishing the S&S Mini Storage. He displayed his expert carpentry skills in multiple homes for his family and others in the area.
From a young age, Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors.
Bill spent many happy hours in the boat trying to outsmart the fish.
During his fishing years, he developed lifelong friends who shared his love for the sport.
He was on the water whenever he got the chance and loved to fry up the fruits of his labor for family and friends.
Bill also enjoyed the sport of hunting. He had several bird dogs and each generation was named Snowball.
He was extremely proud to become a father and grandfather.
With each new child, his love grew. Along with his children, his grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. His family was the most important thing in his life. He lit up whenever he was with them and loved celebrating all of their birthdays and accomplishments.
Bill bravely fought cancer for 25 years and faced each day with dignity and courage.
Survivors include: his wife, Kay, of the home; son, Mark Schwartz, of Weatherford; daughter, Kristin Burleson of Pampa, Texas; son, Brandon Schwartz and wife, Heather, of Weatherford; grandchildren, Madison Schwartz, Matthew Schwartz, Dustin and McKenlie (Schwartz) Walker, Callin Burleson, Sawyer Burleson, Will Schwartz and Libby Schwartz; great grandchildren, Ayden and Axyl Schwartz; sister, Norma Woods; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; and one sister, Cleta.
Special thanks to Dr. Abby Bova, Rita Matthews, Dr. Blake Badgett, RN Amy Hyde and Shepherd Home Health and Hospice who all provided incredible, compassionate care on his journey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in care of Donor Services, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.