Billy Bryan Savell Obituary
The passing of Billy Bryan Savell of Sonora, Texas occurred on September 14, 2026. Billy, born on January 15, 1934, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Billy Bryan Savell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Billy touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Billy’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Miers and Bernice Savell; wife: Barbara Bishop (Savell); sons: Bill, Jr. (Chip) Savell, Cody and Valeri Savell, and Scott and Sue Savell; grandchildren: Jake and Dana Savell, Craig and Emily Raschke, Andrew and Lindsay Hanks, Sarah Hoelscher, McKensay Savell, Colby and Haley Savell, Savannah Savell, and Madison Savell; great grandchildren: Artie Savell, Graham Raschke, Coleman Raschke, Addie Raschke, Lottie Raschke, Luke Hanks, Wesley Hanks, Skylen Hoelscher, Sunny Hoelscher, Lex Savell, and Kal Savell; pallbearers: Jake Savell, Colby Savell, Craig Raschke, Andrew Hanks, Tate Shannon, and Evan Shannon; honorary pallbearers (friends): Eddie Favila, Darryl Flynn, Randy Gillit, Benny Granger, Ron Hawthorne, Clay Hicks, Rick Hunnicut, Kerry Joy, Cory Lloyd, Tom Locke, Craig Parker, Tony Renfro, Rusty Rogers, Dee Spillar, Tom Wilborn, and Mike Wuest.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Harper-Welch Funeral Home - Sonora (409 SE 2nd St, Sonora, TX 76950). A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church- Sonora (111 E Oak St, Sonora, TX 76950). A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 21st 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sonora Cemetery (516 N Service Rd, Sonora, TX 76950).
