Billy C. Permenter, 65, of Orange, passed away on July 3, 2017, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 7, 2017, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Center, Texas, on August 4, 1951, he was the son of Burtis H. Permenter and Willie B. (Wagstaff) Permenter. In 1971, Billy graduated from Lutcher Stark High School, and then attended Panola Junior College on a baseball scholarship. He graduated from the police academy at Lamar Institute of Technology in 1984 while working for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and in 1989, Billy started working for the Bridge City Police Department. While still with the Bridge City Police Department, he was asked to join the DEA Narcotics Task Force. While with the Task Force, he was offered a job with the Harden County Sheriff’s Department and then went to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. During his employment with the various police and sheriff’s departments, he remained with the Narcotics Task Force until his retirement. He was a very active member and served on the safety team of his church, Bridge Point Fellowship in Bridge City. He was also a member of both the Madison Lodge 126 AF and AM in Orange, and The El Mina Shrine Temple in Galveston. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Permenter; and father-in-law, Bobby Hammett.
He is survived by his wife, Suzy Permenter; two daughters, Alicia Permenter of Port Neches, TX, and Shelby Permenter Crouch and husband, Nicholas, of Orange, TX; two grandchildren; Dillon and Emily Crouch, both of Orange, TX; brother, T.W. Permenter and wife, Lyndia, of Orange, TX; sisters-in-law, Barbara Permenter of Orange, TX, and Deena Moffatt and husband, Pete, of Waco, TX; mother-in-law, Dorene Hammett of Orange, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Condolences
Allen Lively
November 10, 2017
Billy I have missed you for many years and being here in Texas thinking of seeing you again makes me realize that we need to visit when we can before we lose our loved ones. God has gained a good pal and we have lost a good friend. Peace and blessings to Susie and the family. Allen Lively retired DEA and former partner of a great friend.
Don Jacobs
July 7, 2017
My deepest sympathies go out to T.W. and all the family.
Gayla Thompson
July 7, 2017
I so very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was a good friend of mine since we meet in high school. I remember Billy playing softball on a tournament league every weekend and many times during the week on a different team. He was a very good player. He was always so kind, helpful, friendly and a great Christian Man. Your family has our deepest sympathy and prayers. Gayla Spurgeon Thompson
Darinda Richardson
July 6, 2017
We are so very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was a good friend of ours since we first met in the fourth grade. Your family has our deepest sympathy. We know how much he loved his family and he always spoke with lots of love about every one. Billy was an inspiration to the both of us. We admired all those wonderful qualities that made him the special person that he was. Never did we hear him say anything but positive comments about anyone. There are so many qualities to name but his caring heart is certainly what made him such a special friend to us. We will always be thankful that we had the opportunity to call him a friend. We will cherish the many memories for years to come. Asking God to keep you close at this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy, Chucky and Darinda (Certa) Richardson
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July 6, 2017
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July 6, 2017
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July 6, 2017
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Ronda Carter
July 6, 2017
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July 6, 2017
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Alicia Permenter
July 5, 2017
Daddy- I can't even begin to tell you the loss I feel tonight. But I know you are no longer sick or hurting and you are playing ball in heaven and having a great time. I will miss you so very much but I will make you proud - I promise. So many have told me today that I look like you today and I take such pride in that. I hope that I can live my life like you did - doing for others. Thanks for your example of always giving and never taking. I love you with all my heart and I will see you again. Thanks for your Christian example. You were the best! I love you!
Alicia
Suzy Permenter
July 5, 2017
My precious Billy. I miss you so much it hurts. I know that I will you again and that you are finally Home. You fought the battle and won the ultimate prize. You are the love of my life. A love like ours never ends or dies....it just keeps getting stronger. I love you to the moon and back.:broken_heart::broken_heart::broken_heart:
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July 5, 2017
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