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William Edward Delatour

† 2026

“Beloved as "Coach Billy," remembered for a lifetime of love, family, and faith.”

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William Edward Delatour, known to family and friends as "Billy" and to many in his community as "Coach Billy," died at his home in the Dallas, Texas area on Thursday, September 17, 2026. According to the obituary released by his family through Sparkman Hillcrest funeral services, he passed away peacefully.…

William Edward Delatour, known to family and friends as "Billy" and to many in his community as "Coach Billy," died at his home in the Dallas, Texas area on Thursday, September 17, 2026. According to the obituary released by his family through Sparkman Hillcrest funeral services, he passed away peacefully.

Delatour was born in 1964 in Dallas, Texas, the youngest of three sons of Thomas Russell "Russ" Delatour and Grace Walker Delatour. His parents had met at Lee College in Cleveland, Tennessee, and settled in Dallas, where Russ pursued ministry work after training in Divinity at Vanderbilt University. Billy grew up alongside his older brothers, Thomas Russell Delatour Jr., born in 1954, and John Samuel Delatour, born in 1959.

The nickname "Coach Billy" by which he was affectionately known suggests he spent time coaching, though the specific sport, school, or organization he coached has not been confirmed in the sources available at this time. His family's public tribute described a life centered on love, family, and faith, and said he left behind a lifetime of cherished memories with those closest to him.

No cause of death has been made public. The family's announcement did not specify an illness, accident, or other circumstance, and no reputable news outlet has reported additional detail beyond the funeral home notice. This page will be updated if further information becomes available.

Delatour was not a public figure in the conventional sense of holding elected office, working in entertainment, or achieving national prominence, and no Wikipedia article exists for him. His passing has so far been marked through family and community channels rather than national news coverage. Tributes have come from those who knew him personally in Dallas, remembering him as a man devoted to his faith and to the people around him.

Biography adapted from News reports and the sources cited on this page; death reported by obits.dallasnews.com.

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William Edward Delatour died on Thursday, September 17, 2026, passing away peacefully at his home in the Dallas, Texas area. He was 61 or 62 years old, having been born in 1964, though his exact birth date has not been made public. His death was announced by his family through an obituary published via Sparkman Hillcrest funeral services in Dallas,…

William Edward Delatour died on Thursday, September 17, 2026, passing away peacefully at his home in the Dallas, Texas area. He was 61 or 62 years old, having been born in 1964, though his exact birth date has not been made public.

His death was announced by his family through an obituary published via Sparkman Hillcrest funeral services in Dallas, which described him passing away peacefully at home and leaving behind a lifetime of love, family, faith, and cherished memories. The notice did not state a cause of death, and no cause has otherwise been made public.

Delatour was widely known by the nickname "Coach Billy," a name that points to a role coaching within his community, although the sport, team, or institution involved has not been specified in the sources available. Tributes so far have come from family and community members in Dallas rather than from national media, reflecting his standing as a locally known and loved figure rather than a person of broad public fame.

Details of any funeral or memorial service, including dates, locations, and burial arrangements, had not been made public as of this writing. This page will be updated as further verified information becomes available.

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How did William Edward Delatour die?
The manner of his death has not been made public. His family's obituary said only that he passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas, Texas, on September 17, 2026.
How old was William Edward Delatour when he died?
He was 61 or 62 years old. He was born in 1964, though his exact birth date has not been made public, and he died on September 17, 2026.
What was William Edward Delatour's cause of death?
The cause of death has not been made public. His family's obituary did not specify an illness, accident, or other cause.
Was William Edward Delatour married?
It is not publicly known whether he was married. No spouse or partner is named in the sources available at this time.
Did William Edward Delatour have children?
It is not publicly known whether he had children. No children are named in the sources available at this time.
What was William Edward Delatour's net worth?
No figure for his net worth has been reported, and he was not a person for whom net worth estimates are typically published.
What was William Edward Delatour known for?
He was known in his community as "Coach Billy," a nickname suggesting a role coaching, though further detail on the sport or organization has not been confirmed.
Where did William Edward Delatour live?
He lived in the Dallas, Texas area, where he was born in 1964 and where he died at home on September 17, 2026.

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