Billy Gene Minnix, 83, of Waco, passed away Saturday, January 26 at a local nursing home. Services will be 2 pm Thursday January 31 at the Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Larry Holden officiating. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, January 30 at the Funeral Home. Mr. Minnix was born July 29, 1929 in Waco, Texas to Luther and Hattie (Bishop) Minnix. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Carroll Minnix and Freddy Minnix. Survivors include sisters, Liz Frazier and Patsy Blount; brother, Lawrence Minnix; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the Crestview Manor Nursing Home East Wing Staff and Hillcrest Hospice staff for their care and support.