William "Buddy" Ellis Binyon

SOUTHLAKE -- William Ellis "Buddy" Binyon, 68, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Good Shepherd Catholic Community, 1000 Tinker Road, Colleyville. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to JL West Community Hospice, or Good Shepherd Catholic Community Development Project, 1000 Tinker Road, Colleyville, Texas 76034-6104. Buddy was born on March 4, 1945, in Odessa to Nicholas and Heloise Binyon. He enjoyed the water and all things about it. He especially enjoyed boating, fishing, "bobbing," sunrises, sunsets, night riding, and most of all his family and friends. Buddy's career in the electrical industry spanned over 40 years. He joined Bell and McCoy in 1972 as a principal owner. Throughout his time in the industry, he was considered a leader, mentor, confidante, trainer, supporter and, most of all, a friend. He was a passionate man who had a true spirit for living life to the fullest. He cherished his family. Survivors: His wife and best friend of 48 years, Irene; son, Jason and his wife, Gina; daughters, Paige Lonibos and her husband, Neil, and Stacy Binyon; grandchildren, Tanner, Trace and Ty Binyon, Ashton, Braeden and Cason Lonibos; brothers, Nick and his wife Beverly, and Gary Binyon ; sister, Tricia Adcox and husband, Charles; as well as loving nieces and a nephew. Please click the link below to view the Tribute video for Buddy: http://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/7Q6CS6NZB8D3T3JL To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William "Buddy" Ellis Binyon please visit our Sympathy Store.