Prayers sent to the Dyson Family and all his friends that loved him so much.

Billy was a great guy. I met him and spoke to him for the first time during a Sealy tourney a few years ago. Genuinely kind guy with a ton of knowledge about Lake Fork. Condolences to his family and especially to his partner in life and on the water, Kay.

RIP Billy - Lake Fork weigh-ins will never be the same.

Thanks, Randy, for sending that tribute even though it made me cry. We all will grieve in our own way, but Billy would want us to hold our head high. He is the one that would be grateful and thankful for having so many great friends here on the TFF. That was just Billy...a true blue friend to so many. Heaven actually received a true angel. He touched many lives. Billy, thanks for reaching out to me and being my friend. Heartfelt condolences to all of the family.

RIP Billy. Damn glad to have met you. Always a kind word and smile.

Been a very tough 24 hours for Allie and me. Tears welling up just typing this. Billy and Kay are two of the finest people we've ever known. Billy was a dear friend and we will miss him terribly. We love you Kay. Our hearts are broken for your family. May the Lord carry you through this in his loving arms.

Billy, until we meet again, farewell my friend.


One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."

I think tournament anglers can learn something from Billy. He fished hard and was a competitor. He and Kay dominated on Lake Fork for years. Most importantly though, he had fun. Tournaments should be fun. If you can't have fun fishing tournaments, what the heck are you doing out there?

Too many people fishing tournaments these days are looking for a fight and are way too tense on the water. Fish like Billy did. Kick a$$ on the water, but be able to smile and shake the man's hand who beat you. You never know where you are going to meet your next life-long friend.

Billy had the soul of a man, but never forgot how to have the heart of a kid.

RIP Billy, prayers sent

As it has been stated here many, many times... "None Better!"

He and I had a long talk last summer about this day and I can say with 100% confidence that I will see Billy again standing right next to our Lord and Savior.

I could go on for hours about what Billy and Kay have meant to me and my daughters over the years and all of the ways they have impacted our lives. The reality is, those of you who know Billy, already know what I would say.

Therefore, I challenge every person who knew Billy Dyson to honor him by reflecting the character and integrity that he displayed every day -- pre and post cancer. Love God and don't be ashamed to tell others -- just like Billy did. Smile, shake a hand, be friendly and helpful -- just like Billy did. Enjoy life, be grateful for what you have, work hard for what you want -- just like Billy did. We owe him that -- although he would never ask for it.

Love ya' brother!!! Keep me a seat open up there and we will lift a rod tip together again one day.

There is not much I can add that hasn't been said about Billy already!
This loss really hurts!
Love ya Brother!
RIP!

My heart hurts finding this out, I remember talking to you at our normal meeting place off of Chaney point. You were always so upbeat in your conversation as you didn't want to dwell on your struggles with this horrible disease and that you were more concerned with how others were doing. Such a selfless soul! RIP brother, You were my second fish finder! When I couldn't find them on my own, I would go looking for that Red Skeeter.

Almost everytime when someone passes away everyone says they were a great person. Nice friendly and humble and other things. And knowing that fishermen never lie, Lol, it's very apparent Billy was truly a good man. I never got to meet him but read lots of his post. My next comment is one that I have said about very few people. It's my loss and others in that we didnt get to meet Billy. You just cant say that about very many people. But it is very easy to say after reading all these post. Prayers for Billy's family and friends.

Billy is a hero of mine, a man who loves unconditionally, a man who was head over heals in love with his girl Kay, a competitor, would do anything for anybody...I could just ramble forever guys.

I can tell you that I spent many hours with Billy in the last few months...Billy was always planning on getting through this. He never once let Cancer beat him. Billy BEAT CANCERS AZZZ BY THE WAY HE LIVED EVERY DAY. Billy and I took a walk around the hospital floor on Wednesday and he forgot to wear mask (his immune system was way comprimised) - he realized it half way around out walk...he asked me to run cover so the nurses would't get after him too bad with a grin. Guys...he loved all of you. He loved serving the forum. He has the most contagious smile every.

RIP my personal hero...you beat the shiat dude....now lets wrap Kay up in help and love. She deserves the very best from every single one of you that know her.

Tears running down my face as I wrap this up....Billy, you are drop shot fishing some badazz ledge in Heaven - we love you brother, you will always be in my boat bud. I LOVE YOU. #Broken

Prayers sent to the Dyson Family. Billy RIP my friend!