Billy Clyde

Flake

Billy Clyde Flake was born August 15, 1947, in Brownfield, Mississippi. He was the youngest of thirteen children born to Luther Westley Flake and Lessie May Barnes.

Billy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Vietnam Veteran. He was incredibly proud of his service, and it remained an important part of who he was throughout his life.

Following his service in the military, Billy spent many years with his first wife, Agnes Nora Flake. Together, they raised their three daughters, Shelly Dambrowski, Billie Jo Flake, and Terrie Simmons. Their years together gave Billy a family he was incredibly proud of and many special moments that he carried with him through the years. Through their daughters and the family they shared, Agnes’s memory remained a part of Billy’s life long after their time together.

Later in life, Billy found his way back to someone very special from his younger years, Maureen Elizabeth Flake, his high school sweetheart. Billy and Maureen married and welcomed twin boys, Kody Flake and Kyle Flake. Billy also welcomed Maureen’s son, Scott Bonds, into his life and family. Billy’s reunion with Maureen was a second chance at a love from his younger years, and their years together brought plenty of love, laughter, and happiness.

Billy was preceded in death by his beloved wives, Agnes Nora Flake and Maureen Elizabeth Flake; his parents, Luther Westley Flake and Lessie May Barnes; and his siblings Beatrice Flake, Inez Flake, Fred Flake, Mildred Flake, Mary Flake, Dorothy Flake, Earl Flake, Virginia Flake, Kathryn Flake, Bobby Joe Flake, and Gene Flake.

He is survived by his sister, Cloyce Flake; his children, Shelly Dambrowski, Billie Jo Flake, Terrie Simmons, Kody Flake, Kyle Flake, and Scott Bonds; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with all the family and friends who were lucky enough to know and love him.

Billy had a personality all his own. He could be stubborn, opinionated, and, if you asked the people who knew him best, sometimes a little bit of a pain in the you-know-what. But that was Billy, and it was part of what made him so lovable. Billy did things his own way, said what was on his mind, and never worried too much about what anyone else thought. He served his country, raised a family, and made his mark on the people around him. As Billy makes his final journey, his family has made sure he’ll be comfortable. Because if there’s one thing Billy would have insisted on, it’s that he wasn’t going anywhere without his hat.

Billy left behind plenty of stories that will be told for years to come. Some will make us laugh, some will make us shake our heads, and some will remind us just how much personality one man could have. Those are the things his family will carry with them.

See you later, Billy. We know you never liked waiting around, so we won’t keep you here too long.