William “Billy” Pikett, 39, of Irving, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015.
Funeral services: 10AM Tuesday, January 6th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel.
No visitation is planned.
Billy was born July 11, 1975 in Longview to William H. and Sandra S. (Goloyugo) Pikett. The family moved to Waco in 1984. Billy graduated from Parkview Christian Academy in 1993 and from Texas A&M in 1999. He worked for several DFW construction companies as a structural engineer and later as a forensic engineer. Billy enjoyed motorcycling and the Smoky Mountains. He adored his family.
Survivors include wife, Leslie Pikett; son, Christian Chandler Pikett; daughter, Victoria “Brook” Pikett; parents, Sandra and William Pikett; sister, Melissa V. Woodruff and husband Justin; brother, Jonathan D. Pikett and wife Angela; grandparents, William H. and Vivian Pikett; and numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to “Billy Pikett Benefit Fund” at any Extraco Bank location or online.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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What a tragedy! My heart is heavy and in prayer for the Pikett family!
Billy was a fabulous kid and I know a great man……….My heartfelt
sympathy for Coach Pikett and Susan……and for Melissa and Jonathan……….
Mike Watts
We love all of you. You are in our prayers.
Praying for all of the family, may you feel God’s peace and grace. Leslie & Christian, I love you both so much! Brook you are in my heart too. Aunt Kim
We are at a lose for words. We hope and pray that GOD will give the grace to help you all get thru this .
Praying for God to bring an overwhelming presence of comfort and peace for the family! We love you very much.
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace and understanding! We love you and will be praying for you all.
Will & Sandra and family,
We are so very sad for you. Joseph & I lost a son ( 10/7/2008) & daughter ( 1/1/2013) to tragedy and we can say, we know how it feels. God never leaves our side through all the sorrow and tears. God Bless you and your family in this very sad time.
Reminiscing today with my 17 year old son about the time I took a trip (at 17) with Billy Pikett to the Smoky Mountains. Listening to “Ace of Base” on the way up and both of us hard headed and stubborn about doing everything “my way” and almost got lost. Jeff Reel came with us the following year to help balance us out. So many fun stories about my best friend. I will miss him.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know words can’t take away the pain and confusion you are feeling right now. Just know that we are praying for you and thinking about your family during this difficult time. I remember going to Jr/Sr. with Billy and Melissa and Justin my sophomore year of high school. He was so sweet and nice. He will be missed by many!
I cant begin to describe how sad I feel. My heart goes to the Pikett family and especially to Billy’s children whose father was taken away from us at such an early age. God bless him and I will always remember you.
Sandy, Will, Melissa & Jonathan,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & the family during this time. Know that we love you and praying God will give you abundant peace & comfort. Christy & I have so many good memories. Billy will be missed by those who knew him.
Sending thoughts and prayers your way as you endure this difficult time. I can’t even been to imagine the pain you are feeling but just know that my heart goes out to the family and friends of Billy. Lean on God for strength and guidance. Although it may not seem like it now, He will pull you through and provide the strength for the days that lie ahead. Thinking of youN so sorry for your loss!
Matt and Kristen Eden
I am so very sorry for your loss. We enjoyed our short time getting to know Billy. He seemed to fit in and became part of our team quickly. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Dear Sweet Pikett Family,
I have no words. Sending our love and prayers during this incredible grief. Billy left an imprint on all who knew him, in every chapter of his life. He always knew how to make us laugh. So genuine. He won’t be forgotten❤️
Love,
Tom and Alica and family
Sweet Pikett Family, Words cannot express what we feel for your loss. We are keeping you lifted up in prayers knowing that God is taking you through this tragedy by holding you in His hands. We love you. Ricky and Jerri
I am so thankful for the opportunity to meet Billy. He joined our Dallas team at Rimkus several months ago but fit in right away. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family and especially his children who I know meant the world to him.
So sorry for your loss
Will and Sandy and family we are truly sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and we have been remembering Billy’s life. My family Lydia, Gerald, Scott and I think very highly of your family. My boys have great memories with Billy. Again we are praying for you.
Dear Will, Sandy, Melissa and Jonathan,
I am heartbroken for you. Your family was such a huge part of both of my son’s lives. We all have such sweet memories of times spent with Billy. We don’t know why or how these things are allowed in our lives, but I know that you all have the sweet presence of God and our Lord Jesus Christ in your hearts and He will help you through this difficult time. I am and will be praying for you in the days ahead. Love to all of you, Tressa.
Will and Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. Words can’t begin to express my condolences as I cannot imagine what you are going through. My God be with you, your family and Billy’s family during this time and always. Prayers are being said, Donna
Praying for your family. ..May God be with your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you all very much. God bless.
To all of Billy’s Family,
Just wanted you to all know I’m praying for you during this hard time. I love you all!
I am thankfull for the opportunity to get to know Billy here at lakepointe apartments, I had the opoutunity to share the love for motorcycles and had a few chances to talk with him on the subject.
This is a tragedy and a huge loss for family and friends,
On behalf of the lakepointe team I would like to send our condolences to his family, I pray that somehow there can be comfort for you at this time,
God Bless,
Rawly Anderson.
Truly heartbreaking news. My prayers go out to his family. He was a dear friend and will be missed.
Dearest Will & Sandy & family,
My tears are sadly mixed with all the heavenly angels on bended knees.
Let the Grace that overcometh be your strength now & in the future.
No one knows reasoning for our losses but our most Heavenly Father. Let Him hold you up, guide you, & strengthen you in the coming days.
You know I love you.
Mary E. Graham, your Sister in Christ
We are sorry for your loss and are lifting the piket family up in prayers . Love joseph and Nicole walts
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time… God will lead you through all the challenges of the upcoming days, months and beyond .. Turn to him and lean on him…
May your lives be filled with his grace to understand his plan and endure the pain of your loss
May you all receive peace in your hearts and minds
It’s not the same without Billy at our office. He had become a very intrical part of our Rimkus family. I’m very saddened for you Leslie, his children, and family at your loss. I will be praying for your peace and comfort that only God can give.
Condolences to the Pickett family; we are so very sorry for your loss; you are in our thoughts and prayers; may you find peace and comfort in God’s abounding grace. Jeremy, Michael and Marilyn Roberts – Wilmington, NC
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying for your family and my thoughts will be with all of you.
Im so sorry for your loss. Billy always had the most amazing smile and was so kind to everyone. ..I pray for peace.
Pikett family, we were deeply saddened to hear this horrible news. We know that no words will make any of this better, but we are remembering your family in prayers. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do for you. We love you! ~John, Margo, Mason & Dalton Hays
We pray that the Lord will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time of loss, knowing that you will see Billy again! We have hope, knowing Jesus as our Savior. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” (Psalms 116:15) We remember many fun times at Parkview with all our kids at football and basketball games and other school events. The Pikett family is very precious!
Will and Sandy, Our hearts are so heavy and sad over hearing about Billy . When I think of him, I always remember his beautiful smile as well as his kind and gentle spirit. We love you two so very much, and our prayers for God’s peace and comfort have been and will continue to be with you as well as the rest of the family. We are so sorry for your loss, dear sweet friends.
Praying for you all Billy was always so nice and kind to me and I will never forget him nor his kindness.
No words can express the feeligs of grief I have for the loss of my friend Billy Pikett…… May he forever ride free with the wind in his face and the sun on his back…
My …condolences go out to all his friends and family and those who loved him.
Ride free my friend …..Ride free….
Dear Sweet Pickett’s,
Praying for peace, understanding and comfort today and in the future. Billy was a one of a kind genuine person. He touched many and will be greatly missed. Love and Prayers to each one of you.
Love Always,
Anita
Will & Sandy
May God comfort you and your family through this tragedy. Our deepest sympathy.
Bro. Will & Miss Sandy, we are praying for you and your family. Y’all mean so much to us. If you need anything just give us a call and you know we are always there for you. Love your friends, Billy & Robin
Mr. Pikett, Mrs. Pikett, Melissa, and Jonathan,
Joe just tonight shared the news of Billy’s passing. Words cannot express my sorrow for your incredible loss. Your sweet family – including his wife and children – will be in my prayers. May your pain become more bearable with each passing day and may you find solace in knowing that Billy is resting in peace with our sweet Jesus. Much love to the Pikett family!
Sandy I’m so sorry for your loss. .. I’ll be praying for comfort and peace for ya’lls family. Love you.
Dear Sandy and Will,
We are so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Praying for God to comfort you all during this sad time.
All my love and prayers are with you all. May God comfort each of you with only the comfort and rest He can provide. Please let me know what we can do. Love you Leslie and Christian. My heart breaks for you all!
I’m so very sorry that I didn’t know of your pain until today. Know that I will pray for your family daily.
I knew Billy in college. I was his floorleader & we were friends. Tremendously nice with his eternally boyish face, he was the epitome of friendship. Billy contacted me before Christmas after almost 20 years of silence, then he was quiet again. Peace to his family & friends.
I love you, bubba and miss you. Rest in peace on your mountain