Fairmont, Alabama
Mr. Billy Ray Smith, Jr. 50, was born November 17, 1963. He departed this life Sunday September 21, 2014 at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
His radiant smile will forever be remembered by all that know him. Billy loved family, life, and music.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 26, 2014 at 6:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont with Revs. George Locklear and Marshall Locklear officiating.
Burial will be Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:00AM at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends following the service in the family room.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Billy and Janette (Jan) Smith of Rowland, NC; one beloved brother, Randy Smith and wife Jan of Smyrna, TN; one nephew Zach Smith of Nashville, TN; one niece Madi Smith of Crestview, FL; five uncles, Wayne Smith and wife Glenda of Pensacola, FL, James (Sonny) Sampson and wife Pearl of Fairmont, NC, Gurney Sampson of Fairmont, NC, Larry Sampson and wife Rosalyn of Rowland, NC, Terry Sampson and wife Kathy of Rowland, NC; four aunts, Shelby Mitchell and husband Bobby of Rowland, NC, Peggy Escobar of Fairmont, NC, Doris Sampson of Lumberton, NC, Pandora Barbour and husband Joey of Clayton, NC, and a host of family and friends.
Billy was a very sweet and nice man. I so enjoyed talking with him when I would go see the Oak Ridge Boys in Galveston. We even met up for lunch one time in Galveston and we had such a great time talking about so many things. I think of him sometimes and wish he was still driving that big bus. He will always be missed and always in our hearts.
Liz Chauvin
September 18, 2022 | Jefferson, LA | Friend
Look forward to seeing your smiles in heaven. What a glorious day that will be.
Gean Hendrix
September 18, 2022 | Webb, AL | Family
Bro. Billy, Sister Jan and Randy, I am just now learning of Billy Jr.'s passing and I am heartbroken over your loss. Amazing Grace holds such great memories for me....good preaching, singing and even better fellowship! Billy Jr. was always such a sweet and kind young man who always had a smile on his face. It was easy to see how much he loved music and even more so, his Lord Jesus Christ! Even though some time has passed, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you have...
Tami Lynn Toney
August 08, 2020 | Pensacola, FL | Friend
Doesn't seem like it has been 5 years since you left us. Your beautiful smile and kind heart is so missed. I will forever remember you.
Liz Perrin
September 18, 2019 | Jefferson, LA | Friend
Many we love have passed away too soon...without reason. We remember them often in a thousand different ways...In the morning...in the night...When we look at the stars...a date...a song...a place...a smell.
In memory of a sweet man, Billy Smith.
Sandi DeSchane
October 01, 2014 | Bloomington, MN
Billy, my dear "adopted" son, your faith and love for people has been noticed by so many. I don't think you knew how many people loved you. What about our trip to the Grand Canyon we were going to go on? I guess you view is much better than the one we would have seen. We will miss you so very much. Blessings brother!
Julie Norton
September 30, 2014 | Apple Valley, CA
Billy you truly are missed.Even though i only met you a few times,you was the friendliest person i've ever met.Rest in peace my friend.God has called an angel home.
Carol Brekke
September 28, 2014 | Chaska, MN
Billy demonstrated his faith in his daily walk with God and his loving kindness shown to all he encountered.
His infectious smile surely brightens up heaven.
Our prayers go out to Jan and Bill. May god sustain them during this time of grief
Gean & Brenda Hendrix
September 27, 2014 | Dothan, AL
Billy will forever be in my memory and heart. Got one of those big Billy bear hugs when I last saw him in April in Effingham, IL. He had an amazing memory for names. When I first introduced myself as the petit four lady he told me he knew who I was and rubbed his belly and laughed. My sincerest condolences. Know that Heaven IS for real and he awaits all he knew and loved. Rest in peace Billy.
Jane King
September 27, 2014 | St. Louis, MO