Billy Ray "B.R." Elliott, 79, of Franklin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Temple, Texas. He was born on March 25, 1937 in Lott, Texas to J.W. "Dub" Elliott and Christine Allen Elliott. He was a 1955 graduate of Franklin High School and attended TSTC. He married Judith A. Leath on September 3, 1960 in Calvert, Texas. He was employed with G.A.T.X. for 29 years before his retirement in 1999. B.R. was also a life-long rancher and had been a resident of Franklin for 42 years previously living in Calvert. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Franklin.

Billy, who was known to many of his friends as B.R., was a man of few words, but his word was his bond. He loved his family, and he cherished the special times he spent with them. He was a cattleman who enjoyed improving his herds and selling show steers and heifers to the youth of Franklin and throughout the state. He especially enjoyed going to the cattle shows and watching young people compete. Growing up in Franklin was a wonderful time in his life, and he enjoyed reminiscing about those days with his good friends.
He developed a special bond with his grandnieces and nephews. They made his later years his happiest years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father -in-law, George Leath; Mother-in-law, Susie Leath; brothers, Fred and Jerry Elliott.

He is survived by his wife - Judith A. Elliott

Nieces – Gwen Hartsfield, Kathy DeGeorge, Lisa Sifuentes, Laura Elliott and Stacy Bush

Nephews – Ken Elliott, John Elliott, Brad Elliott, Steven McBeth and Craig Leath

Numerous great Nieces and Nephews

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the Franklin Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday evening, June 16, 2016 from 6-8 P.M. at McCauley Funeral Home in Franklin, Texas.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 3207 Briarcrest Dr. Bryan, Texas 77802 or to the First Baptist Church Bereavement Ministry P.O. Box 365 Franklin, Texas 77856.