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Billy Eugene Gourley, 73, of Tucson, Az. passed away on August 5, 2017. Billy was born in Borger, Texas on July 3, 1944. Texas always held a special place in his heart.
Billy will be fondly remembered with a heart more precious than gold, as a loving father, faithful friend, biscuit and cobbler maker, rattlesnake wrangler, mule rider, creative spirit, dancing fanatic, lover of all things western, fixer of all things broken, generous soul and a true gentleman. His favorite number must be 161. Check it out on Xfinity cable Tucson.
He is survived by his loving companion and princess of 9 yrs., Ruthie Romero, of Tucson, Az.; son, Troy Gourley; daughters, Kim Snyder (husband Danny), Brenda Machado; loyal brother, Bobby Gourley; precious mother, Pauline Hays; six grandchildren; many family- extended family members and friends.
He was Owner/Operator of Quail Canyon Golf Course and Wild Bill's Steakhouse and Saloon. In 2014, He was unable to work due to his illness. He continued to live life to the fullest to his ability and traveled with family. Quail Canyon was the ranch he always desired.
Billy gave many hours of volunteer time to the Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee. He also served as the Secretary and Chairman for a term. He enjoyed attending the Rodeo and being a part of the committee. He cherished those times and was respected by many.
A Memorial service will be held on October 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Christian Fellowship on 3850 N. Commerce Dr. #113, Tucson, Arizona (520) 292-9661. Interment will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with a Veterans Ceremony at a later date to be determined. Contact Kim Snyder or Troy Gourley.
Memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Assoc. or Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee.
A Special Thanks to Vanessa at Desert Sunset Funeral Home, Pam Richards, Dave Robson, Eileen Ellis and all extended family at Calvary Christian Fellowship.
Source: Desert Sunset Funeral Home

Birth	3 Jul 1944	Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas
Census (family)-shared	8 Apr 1950	(Cubert Lorain Gourlay and Jewel Pauline Eubanks) Stinnett, Hutchinson County, Texas
Residence	13 Nov 2000	Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Residence	Nov 2014	Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
Death	5 Aug 2017	Arizona
Burial	24 Nov 2017	Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas County, Texas

Child	Living
Child	Living
Child	Living

Father	Cubert Lorain Gourlay (1920 - 2000)
Mother	Jewel Pauline Eubanks (1925 - 2018)
Sibling	Living

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