William "Bill" Lee Whitson 81, of Royse City, Texas passed away on November 9, 2022. He was born on March 26, 1941 to Thomas Wesley and Mary Lou (Ferris) Whitson in Red River County, Texas. Bill will be remembered for being a hard-working man. He worked for several companies throughout his life including the water department for the City of Dallas, Campbell's Soup Company, Merchants Fast Motor Lines, and Mastec. Bill had a large loving family whom he loved and cherished. He also enjoyed watching westerns. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Allegra Whitson; son, William Jeffery "Jeff" Whitson; daughter, Vickie Denise Brown and her husband Rodney; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Fite; numerous nieces and nephews; along with a host of loving relatives and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Troy Shawn Whitson, and William Ray "Billy" Whitson; sister, Maxine Lewis. The family will have a graveside committal service at a later date and Bill will be laid to rest near family members. At Leesville Baptist Church Cemetery in Bagwell, TX.