Billie Ray McBryde Jr.

Billie Ray McBryde, Jr. was born March 1, 1951, in Beaumont Texas to Billie Ray McBryde Sr. and Louise Tillman McBryde. Bille Ray passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Billie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy Manchac McBryde, daughter Wendy Lapeyrolerie (Michael), brother Lloyd McBryde Sr. (Connie), Sister-in-Law Gloria Busby, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Billie Ray was especially proud to be "Papa" to his great-nephews Brody Cooke and Cash Cooke. They brought immense joy to his life, and he loved and adored them both.

Billie Ray was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Gary Busby and Johnie Busby.

Billie will be missed but fondly remembered by those who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, Billie would have been pleased if donations were made in his name to Hope House Houston at https/hopehousehouston.org/donate/ or Ronald McDonald House Houston at http://rmhc.org/donate.