Callan Mitchell Billingsley, age 62, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at his home in San Antonio, Texas, after a short and debilitating illness.

Cal was born in Freeport Texas, May 30, 1956, to Rex Leonard and Colleen Callan Billingsley. He grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas, graduating from Brazoswood High School. After completing a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin with special honors, he studied law at South Texas College of Law in Houston.

In his first job as in-house corporate council for the Dow Chemical Company, Cal handled such matters as workers' compensation claims, labor relations, unemployment claims and construction disputes, and antitrust matters. From 1997 to the present, Cal has concentrated on consumer bankruptcy law. Cal was admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. He also taught continuing education courses to Texas real estate licensees. Because of his background and experience, he was invited to address several credit management groups, including the Gulf Coast Credit Manager's Association and the Gulf Coast Credit Union Association. Cal also spoke at numerous local and statewide bankruptcy seminars throughout his career including the 25th Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference held in Austin, Texas.

One of Cal's favorite places was his family's ranch outside Menard, where he enjoyed the outdoors, cooking steaks for guests and target shooting. He was a very loving father and husband, with many friends. He was an avid golfer and trivia expert who was known for his sense of humor, intellect and kindness.

Cal is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Burkhalter-Elliott; children Mitchell and Michelle Billingsley; step daughters Katie, Tristen, and Isabella Elliott; brother George Billingsley and his wife Christine; niece Morgan Burnette and her husband Travis; and niece Taylor Billingsley.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service is scheduled at The Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.