Billy Joe Withers, 66, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, in Temple.
Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 2 to 4 pm.
Billy was born in Stinnett, TX to Earl Dean Withers and Gladys (Rochelle) Withers. He loved to play his guitar, sing and enjoyed fishing. He was also a church choir leader at Calvary Baptist Church. Billy was a career mechanic and also drove 18-wheelers and worked for the County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Dean and Gladys Withers and brother, Sam.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Charlene Withers; his daughters, Cindy Key and husband David, Sandi Touchet and husband Jacob; his son, Richard Shands and wife Shillo; his brothers, David, Tommy and Ronnie; his sisters, Donna and Katie; his grandchildren, Kayla, David, Karli, Dalton, Ricky, Sam, CJ, Ashlynn, Cera and numerous great-grandchildren.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
201 E. Third St., Lampasas, TX 76550

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