In Memoriam

Billy Hines

Billy Hines was born on July 11, 1951, and passed away in his sleep on October 20, 2022. He spent his entire career working with the Nasher family in Dallas, and served as general manager of NorthPark for many years. When I visited Billy in a re-hab facility after his foot was amputated because of disease, I was amazed at what a positive attitude he maintained. He attended the 50-year Reunion in a wheelchair, and three months before his death he responded to an email, saying, "I'm doing well since retiring. Feeling great!" Billy was a committed Christian. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kim, as well as three children and four grandchildren.

David Cordell



 
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10/22/22 07:40 AM #1    

Eddie Norman

I always remember Billy as being such a nice easy going guy. He never had a bad word to say.


10/22/22 12:26 PM #2    

Karen Byler (Anderson)

I've known Billy (and Benny, his twin brother) since first grade. I stood in the same lines at the elementary school drinking fountains after recess. Billy always possessed a kind and fair nature and a loving heart. He grew up to be a strong Christian and lived by his faith. He was an incredible husband, dad, granddad, friend, and human being. 


10/23/22 04:19 PM #3    

Pat Cowlishaw

Billy Hines was as fine a person as I have known -- mixing 100% kindness with 100% integrity.  He had a smile and a friendly word for me when I was a new kid to Richardson in 7th grade.  That never changed.  Billy made an amazing career with the Nasher family and Northpark on the strength of his steadfastness, humility and integrity.  We reconnected some years ago, and Billy took me on a behind the scenes tour as Northpark was building out the fourth side that would complete its rectangle.  I realized that Billy was dealing with some of the world's most powerful and prestigious retailers, surrounded by high fashion and luxury goods of all sorts.  He had to manage serious security risks.  None of this phased him, none of it went to his head.  No one could provoke him to say an unkind word, but no one was ever going to get him to compromise the Nasher family interests.  Billy was a dedicated husband, father, and a Christian servant leader in every aspect of his life.  Small of stature but giant of heart, he was a blessing to us all and to many.


10/24/22 07:22 PM #4    

Russ Stovall

We live in the same neighborhood as Billy's family.  When our kids were growing up he had a good time with Halloween.  Billy and his wife did an outstanding job of raising their children.  Like everyone has said he was genuinely a nice guy.  Always had a smile as he greeted you..  God Bless You Billy and RIP my friend.  


10/25/22 09:43 AM #5    

Jerry May

Very considerate and thoughtful comments by all of you above!

All true! 

Billy was as kind of a human being as I've ever met. We hung out together along with Benny many a Friday night......as we cruised up and down Forest after an RHS game! Billy was what I would say a "core" member of our "Gang" of guys (before gangs were the bad kind!)

Billy, Benny, Jon Rommel, Jim Mulvihill, Lance Cantor, Ron Baldock,Steve Fritz, Rpbert Hutchins, (from another school who knew both) and myself were all considered "lifelong members".......LOL! 

If it wasn't Forest, it was the railroad trestle......or, going down the swollen White Rock Creek....after a huge rainstorm!

One thing I remember the most about Billy was his smile! No matter the work (and i know he worked hard at Northpark) No matter the situation Billy always had a radiant, engaging smile! 

And his love of God and family manifested itself often! And he loved his friends like us as well.

Billy you were and are loved. My only regret was not getting to spend more time with you at the 50th when you wheeled yourself up with that smile!

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hines family as they move through this loss~j


10/26/22 04:57 PM #6    

Rebecca Williams

 

I met Billy and Benny Hines as teenagers riding horses in the Buckingham Polo Club. There is something about a childhood connection that lasts a lifetime.That is especially true of Billy. I always loved seeing him and catching up as if no time had passed. He was a sweet soul and will be missed by all that knew him. My deepest Sympathy to Benny and Billy's family for their tremendous loss.
 

10/27/22 06:17 PM #7    

Jim Richmond

I met Billy and Benny in the 7th grade at RJHS. Bill and I had a couple of classes through the years and even had PE together as  I remember him evading balls being thrown at him during games of dodgeball.  I reconnected with Bill right after being discharged from the service and visited him and his new bride when they lived in East Dallas and he had just started working for Nasher. Bill was always gracious and friendly to all and I never  knew him to have a bad word with anyone. In recent times just a few years ago he told me of a ministry he was starting with mowing lawns for the elderly. Saddens me we lose people of such benevolence and integrity. What a guy. 


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