Billy R. Boden, Sr., 73, of Port Neches, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Billy was a self employed floor mechanic.

Survivors include his wife Janice Boden of Beaumont; children, Billy Ray Boden, Jr. and his wife Karen and Stacie Meyer and her husband Mark all of Colorado, Linda Odom and her husband Dale of Vidor, and Jerry Boden and his wife Darlene of Nederland; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; brothers, Carlton Boden and Donald Boden; and sisters, Thelma Rosheger, Maybelle Busceme, and Betty Ishee, his twin sister.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, Earl Boden, Milton Boden, and Lionel Boden; and sisters, Margie Bradley, Joyce Thomas, Bobbie Lee Derise, and Hazel Schexender.

His memorial service will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of his family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium.