Billy Ray Bostick

AZLE -- Billy "Bill" Ray Bostick, 61, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 14, 2014. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bill was born December 29, 1952 to Bobby and Betty Bostick. He was a longtime resident of Azle, where he grew up, and he attended Azle High School. When he was younger, he was a professional rodeo saddle bronc rider. He married the love of his life, Denise Fenty and together they adopted a daughter from Lithuania, LeeAnna. Bill was a master plumber who established Bostick Plumbing more than 30 years ago. Bill had many hobbies that ranged from watching baseball to scuba diving. He was a master scuba diver, adored watching the Texas Rangers and was a highly skilled pool player who went to the finals in Las Vegas, Nevada in the singles and league competitions. But what Bill loved most was spending time with his family and friends. He was a loyal friend and a devoted family man. He had a loving and gentle soul and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: wife of 33 years, Denise Bostick; daughter, LeeAnna Bostick; granddaughter, Vanessa Carol Bostick; brother, Warren Bostick and wife, Glenice; sister, Elizabeth Adams; step-brother, Bobby Bostick, Jr.; step-mother, Patti Bostick; niece, Camille Cryer; and a host of loving friends.