Freestone County, Texas
Obits


Houston Chronicle newspaper - Wednesday 07/10/2002 edition

SERVANCE

BILLY SERVANCE, entered into rest July 5, 2002, after a courageous fight, and 
lengthy illness. He was born in Fairfield TX, the first born of Ivy Lee 
Tippens, and Prestell Servance who preceded him in death. He attended Prairie
View A&M pursing a degree in Graphic Arts Design. He was employed at Savage 
Laboratories, as a Dept. Head in the early sixties. His career took him in
various areas, as a commercial builder, and entrepreneur. He was a pioneer in 
the printing and advertising business of his era. He leaves to mourn his wife
Shirley Servance, and his 6 children Shawn Servance, Parrish Servance, Van 
Eric Servance, wife Rubena, Pierre Servance, Devonae Servance, Modero 
Servance, wife Shanon, all of Houston, seven grandchildren. Also mourning 
their loss, brothers, Morris Servance, Chester Servance, Preston Servance, 
Bernie Rae Brooks, Tamara Servance, and mother in law, Devona Stearnes. Wake:
Wednesday, July 10, 2002, 6-8:30 p.m. Miracle Land the Divine Healing Center. 
Funeral Service: Saturday, July 13, 2002, Brown Chapel AME Church, Oakwood, TX
at 11:00 a.m.