Billy Joe Darland – dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend – passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Plano, Texas at the age of 73.
Billy Joe was born to W.G. and Lillie Pearl (Rutledge) Darland on September 21, 1949, in McKinney, Texas. He was a graduate of McKinney High School class of 1968. He proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1970. He married the love of his life, Anna Belle Craver on February 2, 1970, in McKinney, Texas and in January of 1972 welcomed their only child Stacy.
Billy Joe had a successful life-long career as a master mechanic. His hobbies included fishing, gaming reading, playing with his dogs and his most favorite activity, spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his two granddaughters, Andie and Samantha. Billy Joe adored his granddaughters, and they were the light of his life.
Billy Joe is survived by his wife Anna Belle Darland of McKinney, Texas; daughter Stacy Rawe and son-in-law Andrew Rawe of Plano, Texas; granddaughters, Andie and Samantha Rawe of Plano, Texas; and brother, George Darland of Princeton, Texas. He is also survived by many friends and loved ones that will always remember him as a true and loyal friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.G. and Lillie Pearl Darland.
A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, February 10, 2023, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.