Mr. Billy Ray Spires, age 61, of Nashville, Ga. passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home in Nashville, Ga.
A native of Douglas Ga., Mr. Spires was born September 6, l964, son of the late Sage and Mary Ellen Moulder Highsmith Spires. He made his home in Nashville and worked for many years as a farm hand. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Dewayne Spires.
Survivors Include
3 Daughters: Kimberly Spires and fiancé Jesse Llanes of Willacoochee, Ga.
Jessica Rivera and husband Elijah of Douglas, Ga.
Autumn Spires of Willacoochee, Ga.
8 Grandchildren and other relatives also survive.
Visitation for Mr. Spires was held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga.
Memorialization was by cremation.
Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.
164 S. Main St., Pearson, GA 31642

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