Billy Wayne Colwell Obituary
We announce the death of Billy Wayne Colwell of Harwood, Texas, who passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 79. Billy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, W. W. "Bill" Colwell and Neoma Edwards Colwell; and his brother Michael Colwell. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Watts Knowles of Harwood; his daughters, Jennifer Schaeffer of Avon Park, OH, Missy Schauer (Darren) of Gonzales and Kim Paez (Carlos) of Keller; his grandchildren, Michael Schaeffer, Travis Schauer (Ashley), Allyson Schauer and Bailey Vaughn; his great grandchild Juliana Schauer; and his siblings, Peggy Blackmon (Tommy) of Waelder, Janell Craven (Todd) of Gonzales and Terry Colwell of Harwood.
