Obituaries

Billy Jack Runnels 76 of Sherman passed away at Methodist Medical Center of Dallas. Graveside services will be held at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman on Wednesday October 31st at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Randy Reddell of Central Christian Church officiating. Pallbearers will be Matt Ratliff Chad Runnels Jack Fox Steve Rodgers David Upvall and Ty Heath. Visitation will be at Dannel Funeral Home on Tuesday evening October 30 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Mr. Runnels was born in Anna Texas to Elmer Runnels and Edna (Flowers) Runnels on August 22 1936. He attended schools in Anna Texas. He married Melba Sutterfield on August 29 1996 in Sherman Texas. Mr. Runnels worked as a Supervisor for Burlington Industries and then for Sherman Independent School district after retiring from Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents his 1st wife Ginger Runnels and his son Billy Joe Runnels. Surviving family members include his wife Melba Runnels of Sherman daughters, Kathy Ratliff of Bryan TX Elizabeth Runnels of Sherman stepdaughters, Crystal Heath and husband Ty of Lewisville TX Gina Rodgers and husband Steve of Sherman Cheryl Upvall and husband David of McKinney TX brothers, E.C. "Butch" Runnels and wife Lois of Denison TX and sisters, Sue Hoket and Charlotte Martin of Sherman. Also ten grandchildren and five great-grandsons. If desired memorials may be made in Billy Jack Runnel"¢s name to the donor"¢s favorite charity. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dannelfuneralhome.com