Billy Frank Savell was born on the kitchen table in what was known as “The Fellowship Community” in Madison County, the town of Madisonville, Texas, to Howard B. and Georgia Mae (Wells) Savell on October 29, 1930.

Billy was a Staff Sargeant and Jet Mechanic for T 33 Fighter Jet Training Planes during the Korean War. He served his country with pride from January 19, 1951 through January 1955.

He served at Lackland AirForce Base in San Antonio, TX, Amarillo AirForce Base in Amarillo, TX and Craig Air-Force Base in Selma, Alabama.

Ag Advocacy: 2nd place & advancing to area - Garrett R, Katie W, & Harper R

Radio Broadcasting: 3rd place & advancing to area — Brayden S, Harper R, Rylee G

Jr Creed: 4th place — Kelby C

Sr Quiz: 4th place — Garrett R (8th place individual), Katie W, Jade S & Abree S

Job Interview: 7th place — Gillian K

Jr Skills: 11th place — Kyndall R, Adylynn O, Macy C, Lily S

Sr Skills: 12th place — Paislee M, Alexis M, Grant C, Kimber R

Sr Creed: 14th place — Brilee P