Billy Mapes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Billy Mapes of Bullard, Texas, born in Yantis, Texas, who passed away on May 14, 2025 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy Mapes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Julius Edward and Sallie Byrd Mapes; his sisters, Patsy Mapes Mullins of Mineola and Melba Mapes Diamond of Sulphur Springs, Texas.; and his grandchildren, Amy Auringer Pugh (Jeremy), April Auringer Hanson (Zach), Alyssa Auringer Long (Stuart), Ashley Burdue, Paige Anderson, Lauren White Mangum (Caleb), Nathan White (Amy), Aidan Anderson, Eli Anderson, Brianna Mapes, Anniston Mapes, Dexter Mapes, Scarlett Mapes, Maggie Graham and Alex Graham.
He is survived by: his friends, John Eiche, Jr., Loren D. Bennett, W. C. Johnson (Bill) and Donald V. Garrett; his spouse Charlott Robinson Anderson; his children, Shelly Mapes Auringer (David) of Canton, Bryan Marcus Anderson (Dianna) of Crosby, Kimberly Sue Mapes (Stephanie) of Arlington, Jarrett Lee Anderson (Lisa) of Waco and Christopher Grant Mapes (Brandi) of Tyler, Texas.; his grandchild Charlott (Ted); and his grandmother Mimi (Pipi). He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to The Chapel on Eagles Bluff, 613 Eagle's Bluff Blvd N., Bullard, TX 75757 or Mentoring Alliance, 1909 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75701.
