William "Bill" Ellard

87, of DeSoto, TX who loved to hunt and fish in New Mexico, passed away on September 03, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 64 years: Roberta Ellard; son & daughter in law: Kirk & Joan Ellard; daughter: Nancy Ellard; daughter & son in law: Cheryl & Steve Cortright; daughter & son in law: Kim & Scott Foresman; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Saturday - September 08, 2012 from 10:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at which time a Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry R. Raines, officiating. Memorials are encouraged to the Hampton Road Baptist Church, 400 N. Hampton Rd., DeSoto, TX 75115.