Billy James Hargis II
By Staff Reports on Sep 12, 2013, at 4:00 AM Updated on 9/12/13 at 5:30 AM
Billy James Hargis II
Paid Obituaries
Piguet Nora Yvetta Rudd Piguet went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 14, 2013 from her home in Owasso, Oklahoma at the age of 86.
87 of Tulsa, left this earth Saturday, September 14, 2013.
Billy James Hargis II, beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, died Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Billy came into this world in a big way on July 28, 1954. An 11-pound baby born at Tulsa’s Hillcrest Hospital to parents Betty Jane and Billy James Hargis. He attended Barnard Elementary and Edison Junior and Senior High School where he was an active thespian and served as the 1972 Senior Class President. Billy attended American Christian College and as a member of the college choir “The All-American Kids” entertained audiences across the country. In 1978, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The University of Tulsa. Billy felt his greatest education came from traveling the world with his father, Billy James Hargis, preaching the word of God. He was General Manager of Christian radio station KDLF in Port Arthur, Texas and a frequent contributor to the Christian Crusade newspaper. He appeared in national TV commercials and shows, was featured in print and billboard advertising, and graced a Blue Bell Ice Cream Bar box, clad as a police officer. Billy was a member of the Houston Grand Opera and “Opera To Go,” bringing music into Houston classrooms. He received rave reviews in lead roles for the Houston Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Following his father’s death in 2004, Billy assumed management of the Christian Crusade ministry. Billy was proud of his son, Billy James Hargis III, and step-daughter Mary Olivia Macgowan, and enjoyed traveling the world with them sharing his love of books, film, music, history and laughter. He passion- ately followed current events and loved debating and writing about world politics. He was avid collector of rare comic books, original cartoon illustrations, and pop culture. One of his most prized possessions was a large metal robot figure named Oom-A-Gog, which was a fixture on KJRH Channel 2’s popular 1960s childrens’ show Big Bill and Oom-A-Gog. Billy remained a student of the Scriptures throughout his life. He shared his love for God through his extraordinary gift of song, writing and recording many albums. He was a much-loved song leader at Houston’s First United Methodist Church for many years and was active in the church choir. Billy’s voice was a true force to all who heard it and will always resonate in each of our hearts. His absence leaves a tremendous void in the lives of so many, but we take great comfort in knowing that he is exactly where he wants to be – celebrating with his magnanimous voice and unique dance in Heaven. Billy was preceded in death by his father, the late Billy James Hargis and his brother, Bryan Joseph. He is survived by: his mother, Betty Jane Hargis; his son, Billy James Hargis III; his step-daughter, Mary Olivia Macgowan and their mother, Lucy Cain Hargis; his sisters, Bonnie Jane Choisnard, Becky Jean Frank and Brenda Jo Epperley, and seven nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 14, 1 p.m., at Woodland Christian Church, 7950 E. 57 St. Graveside service and reception will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 51st and Memorial, Tulsa. The family requests memorial gifts be given to the Tulsa Area United Way or another charity.
Paid Obituaries
Piguet Nora Yvetta Rudd Piguet went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 14, 2013 from her home in Owasso, Oklahoma at the age of 86.
87 of Tulsa, left this earth Saturday, September 14, 2013.
