Billy Brent

Hord

Billy Brent Hord, 76, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1950 and raised in Crowell, Texas. He graduated from Crowell High School in 1969 and went on to graduate from Texas Tech University in 1974.

Billy dedicated more than 30 years of his working life to Farmer's CO-OP in Crowell, where he was a familiar face and an important part of the community he loved. Billy's life was woven into the fabric of the community where he was born and raised. From his years at Farmer's CO-OP to the countless stories he shared about Foard County, he leaves behind a legacy of family, memories, and a deep connection to home. He will be remembered through the stories he told, the adventures he took, the history he preserved, and, most importantly, the family he loved.

Billy had a curious mind and a love for learning. He enjoyed reading, spending time with his grandchildren, and, perhaps most of all, going on adventures and being outdoors. He also had a special passion for Foard County history. He loved retelling stories of the county, its people, and its past. He carried a wealth of knowledge about the place he called home and enjoyed making sure those stories were never forgotten. Along with these memories, he also had a passion for Foard County Stock Show. He valued the way it helped shape young people into responsible individuals by teaching valuable skills and accountability through their animal projects.

In November 1969, Billy married his high school sweetheart, Janice Hord. Together they built a life and raised three children. Billy later found love again with his wife, Jerrie Sue Hord, with whom he shared another chapter of life's adventures and family memories.

He is survived by his wife Jerrie Sue Hord, children: Stephanie Turkett and husband C.J., Sarah Burk and husband David. Grandchildren: Brentley Halencak and fiancé Maddie, Grayson Hord and girlfriend Tori, Andrew Hord, Liz Hord and fiancé Tristan, Awbrey, and Lindsi Hord and boyfriend Anthony. He also leaves behind three great-grandchildren, Giovanni, Baylon, and Eli. Three bonus children: Coy Hise and wife Kristel, Whitney Halsell and husband Chris, and Erin Watson and husband Brent, along with seven bonus grandchildren. His brother Ken Fergeson and wife Mary Ann.

He is preceded in death by parents Chester and Russie Hord, brother Larry Hord, wife Janice Hord and son Billy “Bubba” Hord Jr.

Service: Visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Crowell.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Foard County Livestock Show P.O. Box 848 Crowell, TX.