Billy Roger Roquemore

Farmington, New Mexico
Billy Roquemore
1935 - 2016
Billy Roger Roquemore of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on April 2, 2016. Billy was born to JD Roquemore and Minnie Eugenia Roquemore on December 18, 1935 in Bloomfield, New Mexico. Billy was raised on the farm and learned how to drive a tractor, milk cows and care for his goat Johnny. As a young boy Billy contracted Polio, but he never let that control his life and he adapted to the right-side of his body never being fully developed. Billy was baptized as a teenager and loved the lord. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1954 and began a Career for the City of Farmington Water and Waste Water Department and Treatment Plant. He became the Superintendant and retired after 30 years. Billy was a wonderful, caring, loving, and supportive man. He loved his family and friends. He loved anyone who was a Dallas Cowboys fan! He loved the Dallas Cowboys and stuck with them through the thick and thin. Billy was loyal fan and owned more Cowboys apparel then someone should own. Billy loved nature and after he retired he cared for all the birds in his yard. He loved his pets and cared for them deeply. He had a special relationship with each of his pets but especially his dog Angel. He loved to shoot guns and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Billy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomfield, and dedicated himself to bible study and enjoyed fellowship with other Christian believers. Billy was a proud republican he loved our country and showed no hesitation to express his political opinion. He had deep appreciation for all armed forces and displayed the American Flag. Billy was proudest of the accomplishments of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was loved and respected by everyone and will be missed greatly. Billy was preceded in death by his parents JD and Minnie Eugenia Roquemore, brother DeRoyce Roquemore , Sister Deborah Bates, Son Billy Wayne Roquemore, wife Patty Roquemore and grandparents Henry Spivy Roquemore and Nanny Oldam, maternal grandparents W. Crawford and Minnie Bailey Crawford. Billy is Survived by his Wife Mary R. Roquemore, brother Donald Roquemore ( Valerie), Barbara and son Martin Christopher Roquemore (Tereasa), Randy Roquemore (Kim), Cheryl Thatcher (Raymond), Sarah and daughter Beverly Gallegos (Gary), Jennifer Coponitit (David), Sacaunda Markle (Matt), Nicole Rybacki (Nick), 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins . Pallbearers are Jeffrey Thatcher, Brad Roquemore, Justin Roquemore, Raymond Thatcher, Barrie Roquemore, Dean Roquemore. A Viewing will be held for Billy on Friday April 8, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Bloomfield, New Mexico . A Funeral Service for Billy will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Monty Mullenix. Interment will take place after the Funeral Service at Greenlawn Cemetery. Those who would like to can make donation to Gideon International . Billy's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington, New Mexico.