Obituary of Billly Tunnell

BILLY JOE TUNNELL William Joe Tunnell passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at his residence with his family by his side. Billy was born on June 13, 1930 in Tulia, Texas to Joe Henry and Florence Virginia (Richardson) Tunnell. Billy and his wife Wanda moved to Parker, AZ 33 years ago from Glendora, CA where he worked as a painting contractor. Billy enjoyed fishing, hunting and off-roading. He was a member of the N.R.A and past member of the Parker 4 Wheelers. Billy is survived by his son Larry Tunnell and his wife Linda of Parker, AZ; daughters Linda Armstrong and her husband David of Victorville, CA and Joanne Houck and her husband Tom of Lake Havasu City, AZ; sister Georgia Dodson of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren Larry Tunnell, Missi Tunnell, Jesse Burgett, Dave Armstrong, Karie Elliott, Tasha Armstrong, Logan Armstrong, Isiah Armstrong, Faith Armstrong, Bill Houck and Kevin Houck and great grandchildren Michael Dyer, Diego Castro, Hayden Gilbert, Blake Gilbert, J.T. Cavender, Dylen Elliott, Christian Armstrong and Adeline Houck. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years Wanda, who passed away October 8, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM at The Grave Assembly of God Church 1821 S. Navajo Ave in Parker. Pastor George Rennau will offer words of comfort and inspiration. In lieu of flowers, donations in Billy's name may be made to the Grace Assembly of God Church or Hospice of Havasu 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Billy's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.