Bill W. Caswell

Bill W. Caswell, 76, of Pampa, died June 17, 2016 in Amarillo. Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Briarwood Church, 1800 W. Harvester, with Rev. Lynn Hancock, pastor, and James Morton, Bill’s son-in-law, officiating. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Thursday, at Wheeler Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Caswell was born February 10, 1940 in Wheeler, graduating from Wheeler High School in 1958. In his younger years, he was active in Boy Scouts, and was a great roller skater. At the age of 20, he began his career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a lineman and inspector, retiring after 27 years of service. He was a member of the Army Reserve for five years. In 1979, Bill gave his life to his Lord and Savior while driving in the car between Shamrock and Wheeler. He always had a deep concern for his family and friends who were not saved. He married Patsy Duncan in 1995 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Bill was an avid cattleman, and he owned and operated numerous small businesses throughout his life. He was a member and elder at Briarwood Church, past president of Top O’ Texas Rodeo Association, and a calf roper. He was active in promoting the “Go Tell Ministries.” Bill loved playing his guitar with his wife and friends. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Caswell of the home; two daughters, Whitney Morton and husband James of Pampa, and Kelley Lovelace and husband Kenneth of Garland; two stepsons, Ross Kelso of Gruver, and Curt Duncan and wife Mindy of Mobeetie; stepdaughter, Alana Etchison and husband Larry of Pampa; his sister, Betty Muse and husband Harper of Amarillo; a special nephew, Greg Wright and wife Shelly of Godley; three granddaughters, Tandi Hudson and husband Bryce of Pampa, Kelsey McMillan and husband Chance of Plainview, and Karly Lovelace of Garland; a grandson, Austin Morton of Lubbock; four step grandchildren, Hayden Duncan, Gatlin Duncan, Kelsey Smith and Shelbie Watson; and ten great grandchildren, four of which he called his “little buddies” Gavin Hudson, Londyn Hudson, Jacob Morton and Baron Hudson. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Esther Caswell; and his late wife Kay. Memorials may be made to Go Tell Crusades, PO Box 2138, Duluth, Georgia 30096-0037