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Billy Gene Chapman, also known as the Infamous “Wild Child”, moved on from this life and joined the Rodeo in the Sky on September 28, 2024. Billy was born in Amarillo, Texas on July 15, 1953 to Winnie Mae McAlister and the late Donald Ray Chapman. When Billy was young, he enjoyed anything that involved being outdoors. Some of his hobbies included: Riding bulls and participating in Rodeo events, going to Lake Texoma with friends, riding motorcycles (especially his Harley), shooting guns, hunting, welding and just working on things in general. Word has it that Billy “may have been” a tad on the wilder side when he was young, hence the nickname that he was given as a teenager.
In his later years, Billy became a Gunsmith and enjoyed spending time buying, selling and even building his own guns. At one point in his life, Billy actually built a single shot 50 caliber which he then mounted to the bed of an old camouflage spray painted and lifted 51’ Ford truck that looked built for war. A camouflage canopy covered the back of the truck so the gun wasn’t visible without getting close and looking in the back. One time, when a highway patrolman pulled him over and looked in the back of the truck, he noticed the 50 caliber pointed directly at him at which point he had a full blown come apart! Billy thought it was funny. This was around the same time in his life where eating Military MREs was part of his daily diet! These are only a few examples of the many “Wild” stories about Billy that friends and family know and can tell. If all of his untold stories could be summed up into one sentence though, they all portray the same thing in the end…that Billy lived life and enjoyed it to the fullest.
Billy loved to be around friends and family and he was always making the rounds for a quick visit. For years, you could actually hear him coming way before he got there as he would sound off his Ahooga horn to announce his presence. He would always find subtle ways to get the attention of those around him but in the most unique manner. This is part of what made Billy who he was. A few words or paragraphs cannot fully describe the person that Billy was and can only give a small glimpse into the life that he lived. One thing that is for sure is that Billy wouldn’t want everyone to be sad. He would want his family and friends to celebrate his life and to enjoy their own lives to the fullest, just like he did.
Billy is survived by: Daughter Mariah Chapman of Sherman, TX, Son Zachariah Aaron Chapman and wife Lauren of Madill, Grandson Zachariah “Aaron” Chapman, Mother Winnie Mae McAlister of Madill, Half Brother Bryan McAlister of Madill, Half Sister Michelle McAlister of Madill, Step Mother Peggy Chapman of Sherman, TX, Step brother David Wilson and wife Gwen of Madill and a Step Sister Scarlett Turner and husband Cliff Evans of Sherman, TX, and numerous uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Billy was preceded in death by his Father, Donald Ray Chapman and Brother, James Keith Chapman (Chappy) both of Madill, OK.
Services are under the direction of Brown's Funeral and Cremation Service.
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