Billy James Canfield

Mr. Canfield passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Bullard. He was born May 31, 1931 in Pampa, TX to Ira and Billie Canfield. Bill was an intelligent and humble man with the best sense of humor. He loved his family and friends unconditionally and never met a stranger. Bill was a member of Flint Methodist Church. He and Sherry were very active for several years. He enjoyed being a Sunday School teacher of teens and adults. During the last few years of his life he found comfort in his recordings of religious music shows. Bill and Sherry enjoyed hosting Easter weekend activities for extended family and friends which included setting up a craft table to accommodate about 10 people dying eggs, pinatas and games in the yard, egg hunt for the kids, and treasure hunt in the pasture for the adults who followed Biblical instructions to reach the destination. Bill loved watching that activity from his porch. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sherry Lavada Canfield, children: son Scott Canfield of Rancho Mirage, CA, daughters Tracie Robinson (Barry) of Tyler, Sherrie Bernardin (Pete) of Richardson, grandsons Collier Robinson and William Bernardin, sister Cynthia Barnes of Tulsa OK, numerous nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Brenda Hill of Flint and brother-in-law Gaylon Metcalf of Teaselville. He was preceded in death by his parents Ira and Billie Canfield, sisters Iris Leah Craft and Judy Simon, and cousin Anthony Veal. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the caregivers who supported our husband and father with such tenderness and dignity. Your care made an immeasurable difference, and we will always remember the love each of you showed. Special thanks to Lemma for her devotion in aiding him to stay at home. We are especially thankful for the compassionate care provided by Teresa, Machella, and Terry who became part of our extended family. We offer our sincere appreciation to the dedicated Choice Hospice team, namely his aide, NayNay, and his nurse, Sandy, as she guided us through the last month. We feel extremely blessed to have met each of you and been witness to your extraordinary gifts. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity or one of the following: Loftin Cemetery in Teaselville, Choice Hospice in Tyler, Callier Center for Communication Disorders in Dallas TX, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Health in Dallas TX , or The Warren Center in Richardson TX.

Billy James Canfield

May 31, 1931 - March 15, 2026