Billy Joe Black Sr., 84 of Bovina Texas passed away January 18, 2022 in Friona Texas. He was born January 4, 1938 in Caney, Kansas.  Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 in Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona. Graveside Services with military honors scheduled for 2:00 p.m. MT, 3:00 p.m. CT Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Kenton Cemetery Kenton, Oklahoma. Arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

He proudly served in the National Guard and United States Army from 1956 through 1963. After his service to our Country, he became a longtime Cowboy/Rancher and Branding Inspector in New Mexico. Joe then relocated to Bovina Texas in 1975 to pursue other opportunities.

August 19, 1989, Joe married Leverne Purcell. He became an active member of the Bovina Church of Christ and was dedicated and loyal to his faith. He loved his Bible, playing Dominoes and Skip-Bo. His hobbies were gardening, reading and watching westerns, and don't forget his game shows.

He was preceded by his loving wife Leverne, his beloved father Jim (Jesse James) and mother Mary Emilia.

He is survived by his children Billy Joe Jr and Carmen of Portales NM, Bertie and Mike Mirhashemi of San Antonio TX, Tommy and Annabelle of Portales NM.  Grandchildren Trent, Brandon, Hunter, Amanda, Amy, Kacey and Misty. Several Great Grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister, Tom and Billie of Dalhart TX, Jim of Booker TX, and Peggy Jean Hiller of Broomfield CO, plus many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.