William Stewart “Billy” Bundrick, Sr., M.D., 85, a Shreveport, Louisiana orthopedic surgeon and sports legend at more than one of his alma maters, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2023.
Dr. Bundrick, a graduate of LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, began his life-long love of practicing orthopedics and sports medicine in 1964. In 1969, he joined the Bone and Joint Clinic in Shreveport where he served countless patients. Bundrick received many accolades for his life of service including the American Sports Medicine Institute naming its Distinguished Lecture Series in his honor.
He was also selected to the Herodicus Sports Medicine Society that has members from around the world.
“Billy’s life was one well-lived in service to others. He was beloved by his family, his many friends, and the many patients and athletes of all ages for whom he provided care over the years,” his family wrote.
Dr. Bundrick was born and raised in Shreveport. He graduated from C.E. Byrd High School and then received his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University. He excelled in sports while in school and that started his passion for sports medicine. He played football and baseball in high school and was a member of the 1956 State Championship C.E. Byrd High School baseball team.
In 1996, Bundrick was inducted into the C.E. Byrd Hall of Fame as one of the school’s most distinguished alumni. The school also dedicated the Dr. William S. Bundrick Football Field in his honor.
At Louisiana Tech University, he played football and was selected to be the team’s co-captain. After his medical training, he returned to the university and served as team physician for over 40 years and was inducted in this school’s Hall of Fame as well. The softball field is ALSO named in his honor.
Bundrick was preceded in death by his parents, William Cecil and Dennie Inez Bundrick, his brother, Ray and his wife, Carol Tollett Bundrick. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Linda Collins Bundrick; and his children, Dr. William Stewart Bundrick, Jr., Margaret B. Davison, John M. Bundrick, Dr. Courtney L. Bundrick and Dr. Karen C. Soul. He also leaves behind his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
