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Billy Pierson Obituary
Lori; mother and stepfather, Barbara and John Thomas; father, Charles Pierson; very special uncle, Tommy
Woodcock; his children, Bailey, Cortney, Lisa, Mitchell, Billy, Jr., and Krystal Pierson; sisters, Kim (Ed) Hudec and
Debbie (Troy) Benson; brothers, Ronald (Jenny)
Pierson and Chaz Pierson; two very special nieces, Tiffany and Taelor; nieces and nephews, Jessica, Ronnie, Billy, Crystal, and Brandon and many more special family members. He joined his grandmothers, Thelma Fortner and Irene Currie; aunt, Marvina Woodcock; and niece,
Maleyna Stoltzfus. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 11AM in the chapel of Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Steven Leonard officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 11, 2009 from 6PM until 9PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at Vision Bank, (850) 522-4000; The Billy Pierson Benefit Fund. Billy, you will now be the brightest, shining star. You truly are our superstar. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at
www.kentforestlawn.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Billy Pierson
Donald John Long
August 4, 2022
Remembering Billy, a great guy and a talented singer. I met him only once, in 2003, with my friend Ray Ruff, famous record producer, who produced some great music for Billy at Oak Records in the early 2000s. He impressed me with his friendly smile and easy charm.
Don J. Long
CEO / Manager / Producer
OAK RECORDS Inc. LLC
William Haas
August 29, 2017
Only knew him at porkys last stand in Naples fl. He was playing at.just lost my dad that day. After he was done for the night i was outside at the picnic tables. He came over and asked what's wrong. I told him about my dad. And i just didn't want not to be alone. He was so understanding. We talked for awhile. I told him his music really helped. He thanked me
I said wish i could buy his cd but i drank up my money. He signed a cd and said this is for you. First time i am talking about this. He in my mind Is. Very special to me loaned out signed cd to a d j. Never saw it again. Would like to buy another. Just because he is who he is. Not many like him . May the Angels sing with you........
Kim Hudec
August 12, 2013
I ALWAYS LEAVE FOR YOU -
"ONE CANDLE BURNING"
LOVE YOU - MISS YOU
SIS
I LOVE YOU BRO!
Kim Hudec
August 12, 2013
Four Years Ago Today, We Buried You Billy. I Will Carry You and Your Love and Friendship In My Heart Forever! I Was So Blessed That God Chose You As My Big Brother! The Closeness We Shared Was Like No Other! WOW What A Legacy You Left Behind! Being Able To Still Hear That Beautiful, Strong Voice Of Yours and Watching You Perform Live Gets Me Through Many Many Many Dark Days!! Your Music Still Gives Me Goosebumps! RIP Bro -
I Will Always Miss You Every Single Minute Of Every Single Day!
All Of My Love Forever + 1 Day!!
Your Little Sister - Kim
Sharon Ruffin
August 5, 2010
Hi Lori, I was going trough some photo's when Billy was out here at Chet's studio and found some awesome pix of Billy. If you want me to send you some of the pix of him please email me at [email protected] and I will print them and send to you. It's so hard to believe he is gone as he was such a beautiful person. My son Ryan was just devastated we will never forget him singing the song "Honey" for me at my Ray's memorial. I know how hard it is to get through and it's a loss you never get over. I think of you often Lori and pray you are getting through the grieving process. Much love and blessing to you and your family. Love, Sharon Ruffin
Ryan Rockwell
August 5, 2010
R.I.P. Billy... I will never forget the great times we spent together working in the studio. You never failed to make me laugh and smile and feel good every single day.
Don't get no sand in it buddy!
I love ya!
Ryan Rockwell
Tracey Galerno
July 1, 2010
So sorry to hear about Billy.
Barb
March 3, 2010
I never knew Billy, but found his website and bought a cd. I found out about him all the way in Oklahoma wuite by accident. He appeared so genuine. God bless his family and you are in our thoughts in this difficult time. I only recently found out about this. So I wanted to send you a hang in there note. I wont say it gets better, But it does get easier with time. Bless you all.
September 4, 2009
Thank you to everyone for your support and love thru this time Billy Will always be an amazing man to me. I loved the way he love each person that he touched.Keep playing his songs and remember that beautiful smile.He is watching after all of us.I miss him.
tonya deal
August 30, 2009
Lori and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I met Billy when my husband (then fiance) had gone to PCB for one last vacation before our wedding. As we got to talking, we found out that he was from our hometown & began talking for hours! He started singing a song for us that we had wanted him to come sing at our wedding but things didn't work out to where he could come. He told us how important he thought marriage was. He even talked about his marriage! I felt blessed to have the opportunity to meet him! What a WONDERFUL person he was. I could tell that just from our week in PCB. I pray that God carry you Lori through this horrible time!
Hollyand Marty Glazman
August 26, 2009
Marty and I had the great privelage of kmowing Billy thru our good friend Clayton. Billy was a good person , a good singer and entertainer and a good heart. he will be missed
J.P. Olson
August 26, 2009
It was a sad day for me when I received the news of Billy's untimely death. In 2005, I lost my husband to Lung Cancer, "James Austin" of The Platters and Billy drove his tour bus from Florida, he and his friends to donate his time and perform at a benefit concert for James while he was in the hospital. He was a dear friend of mine and also James, now the two of them are together in that heavenly choir. I remember that everlasting smile even as I write these words, I can see that beautiful smile that Billy always had on his face.
Jenni Pierson
August 24, 2009
Billy was the best brother in law a girl could have. To Lori and the kids Ron and I will always be there for you. To Kim I am sorry that you lost not only your brother but your best friend....in time all wounds hurt less. To Barbara my heart crys for you, I can only say I love you. To Ron I am sorry that you lost a part of you when Billy passed. Billy I know that the Choir of Angels rejoiced when you join them. You are a star among them ....you will be missed by everyone who ever spent 5 mins near you. I WILL MISS YOU Jenni
Chris Helms
August 21, 2009
Condolences to the family of Billy Pierson from the security team of Pier Park. You were a fun person to be around and you will be greatly missed.
Dianne Robins
August 20, 2009
You will be so missed......we were to meet soon....I cant believe this has happened.....be with the Lord now Billy.....you and I read the Bible together recently.....God Bless all who have this great loss in their lives.......likely_as_not/Dianne
Jan Cerny
August 20, 2009
I met Billy through my brother Johnny Lee and John Daly. Our family fell in love with him immediately. I will never forget the birthday parties in New Lisbon, Wi for Johnny and Clayton. Billy would perform and I think he nearly gave Aunt Mary Lou a heart attack when he danced on the table and sang an Elvis tune. We will miss him dearly and send our love and condolences to Lauri and the family. The world lost a beautiful person and heaven gained a beautiful voice.
Barbara Thomas
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
TO MY WONDERFUL SON
I can't express the emptiness I feel in my heart and life since the loss of my wonderful son. He was my rock. We shared many wonderful times together. He had a heart that overflowed with love for people. I will miss him eternally until I go to join him in heaven. No mother could love her son more or be more proud of his genuine caring for others.
I LOVE YOU BILLY
MOM
August 16, 2009
Doug i meet billy years ago bowling ,and i worked for him in naples,he's going to be missed. my prayers go out to your family "BILLY "see you in heaven brother
Kyla Ritter
August 15, 2009
I met Billy as well, in Golden Gate at the Tiki Hut and porky's. When I was
younger, my mom would bring me there, and we would listen to him as he performed. I always gave him a carnation while he was singing. I have a T-shirt of his, and a photograph that he signed specially for me, which hangs on my wall.
Im so sorry for your loss.
He was a great man.
R.I.P. Billy
You will be missed
Crystal Short
August 14, 2009
You know your cousin is always here if you need a shoulder to cry on or just someone who knows the feeling.. be strong and i love you guys...IM SOOOOOOO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Joel,Bonnie & Sharon Kruh
August 14, 2009
Lori,we met Billy back when he use to play at JD Jags and the Tiki Hut here in Golden Gate. We are so sorry for your loss. We were so shocked to read about him in the paper. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.He'll be missed.
Kim Pierson Hudec
August 14, 2009
Mama
Thank you so much for giving me the wonderful, loving, generous, happy, funny, sensitive man that is my brother Billy Pierson.. He is and was always my friend my brother and MY STAR!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH FOR THE PRECIOUS GIFT THAT YOU GAVE ME AND EVERYONE THAT KNEW AND MET THIS BEAUTIFUL PERSON... WHAT AN AMAZING MAN AND ENTERTAINER HE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE.. HE TRULY IS A SUPERSTAR !!! YOUR DAUGHTER --- KIMMY
Tiffany Cullen
August 14, 2009
Uncle Billy, you will be forever missed!! We Love you!!!
With all my love,
your Niece Tiffany and "Littleman"
Phyllis Brown
August 14, 2009
Barbara & Chuck,
When I posted on the 10th, I forgot to leave my email address.
Phyllis
Melissia Stowe
August 13, 2009
Billy Pierson was an amazing and loving friend. I met Billy in Nashville back in June 2007. And from the time me met I knew we would be friends. He was an amazing performer onstage and his music was great. My favorite song being Eternally Broke and Dont Get No Sand In It. The many times I have seen him play at Tootsie's in Panama City I will cherish forever. And hanging out just talking and catching up after the shows will be in my heart to remember. The loss of such a dear friend breaks my heart. My love and prayers go out to his wife and there children. The world has lost such a great man. I still can't believe he is gone ...
Love you always my dear friend,
Melissia Stowe "MEL"
Harry Reetz
August 12, 2009
Although we have only known Billy for two short years, my son Brad and I will have a lifetime of great memories that were shared with Billy. We first met Billy at a Lion's Heart benefit golf outing and became instance friends, Billy had a beautiful personality and a big smile to go with it.
Brad played in Billy’s foursome that weekend, they both played exceptional well and where both challenging each other to play there best, shooting a -17 under. Billy performed that evening and had everyone on the dance floor; He was a great entertainer and new how to bring any crowd to there feet.
We had the privilege of having Billy perform here in Wisconsin at Hollywood Clay’s Heroes & Legends Lounge in New Lisbon WI., not only was it New Years Eve, but also my birthday. Billy put on a dynamite performance, as did his friend that performed with him. We spent that night catching up on the past year, Billy told me of his love for his wife Lori and his children, he said 2009 would be his year of reckoning and we toasted in the New Year. Sadly as it turned out, this would be the last time we would see Billy in this world. Although we spoke often by phone or texting each other.
Billy has been a wonderful influence in my son’s life and always encouraged him to get after his golf game, and chase his stargaze.
My God bless his family in this time of sorrow. May Billy’s memories overshadow your pain, He will be greatly missed.
Freinds Harry,Brad & Kelly Reetz
Beth Reiselt
August 12, 2009
Billy, you will be missed and never forgotten. You always had a twinkle in your eye and a song in your heart. When you see Jorge give him a punch in the arm from me. Goodbye my friend.
Norm & Debbie Pelletier
August 12, 2009
We did a few gigs with Billy. Always the professional and had an incredible connection with his audience. We cannot imagine your sorrow Lori. I am sure you know he was well respected in the industry and will be greatly missed!!!
Becky Goss
August 12, 2009
Billy never met a stranger, he was an amazing man who always had a shinning smile, a hug and a song for everyone. Billy will be missed by all. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time in your lives. Billy will never be forgotten~ Cherish the memories of Billy for they will live on forever.
Becky & Frank Goss
Lynn Haven, FL
Billy Hamilton
August 12, 2009
Sympathy to Billy's family and friends always amazed at Billy's level of influence on everyone who was lucky enough to meet him in person.As a entertainer myself I would always be impressed with his effortless style of pure entertainment. Great man will be missed. RIP my friend and keep it tuned.Billy Hamilton .
Don Long
August 12, 2009
Billy was a great entertainer and one of the finest country-western artists we have ever heard. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him and loved him.
I never met Billy, but my wife Sharon, the widow of famous producer Ray Ruff, knew him very well. She is mourning his loss and in deep grief.
Billy recorded some record albums for Ray Ruff and his record company, Oak Records, a few years back, and Ray worked with him on his last release on V-Tone in 2004, with some A&R publicity. Sharon sang backing vocals on some of his songs on these albums.
We honor and praise the memory of this fine recording artist, who should have been a nationally-known celebrity.
We pray for his family and friends as they mourn his loss and try to make a new life without him.
Bless you all,
Don "RuffnReady" Long
and Sharon Ruffin
Artists Angels Associates
Hollywood, California
Teresa Nunnery
August 12, 2009
Billy was one of kind and a very special person. If he ever had a bad day, you would never know it. EVERY time you saw him he ALWAYS had a hug and a great big smile for you. I am sure that he never knew just how many lives that he touched. We were all fortunate to have known him. While we all pray for and support his family during this difficult time with wonderful stories and memories, we just know that he is up on a great big stage up above playing a song for us!
We will never forget you Billy!
Margie Kilgus
August 12, 2009
This loss will affect many. Billy was an amazing man with a beautiful personality. My heart goes out to Lori and all of his kids and family. I truly believe he is now in heaven fulfilling his dreams. "Billy Pierson CMA Entertainer of the year, 2009" ...
Margie Kilgus, Naples, FL
Paul Carpenter
August 12, 2009
Billy, you are missed; respected, and loved by all. Over the last couple of years you as well as your family were incorporated into one big family. I'll see you when I see you. Love, Paul C. and Family. Lynn Haven, Florida
Shine & Velvet Mikesell
August 12, 2009
Lori, we are so sorry we could not make the viewing we were on our way to Ohio. We are so sorry to hear this we have great memories of him singing, and we just spent time with him last month, our heart goes out to you.Your family will be in our prayers.
Cindy&Jim Frye/Martin
August 12, 2009
We only got to see and hear him once and is was Great! This is a terrible loss for all.
Cindy and Jim
Dee Dee Beavers
August 12, 2009
Lori:
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Billy always brightened up the room. He had a way of making people feel that he was singing directly to them. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you.
Kelly Whaley
August 11, 2009
Lori, Sorry I could not make it to the viewing. Billy will be truly missed. I will keep your family in my prayers in this hard time.
Del Baker
August 11, 2009
Billy meant more to me then he ever knew,I looked up to him and never down.He was the kind of person that made you feel important.just by saying hello to you.Thanks Billy Love ya and God Bless ya.I will miss you.
Duane Lincoln
August 11, 2009
August 11,2009 From us snow birds from the upper peninsula of Mi. Are hearts are broken with the loss of Billy. We loved going to Tootsies to hear Billy sing. Your loss is our loss too. God Bless, Our prayers for his family.
August 11, 2009
What a wonderful entertainer. Met him at Tootsies in the winter months. Couldn't get enough of him. We are in shock and saddened of his passing.
Theresa and John, Toronto, Ontario Canada
Mary Jo & Tom Roden
August 11, 2009
We are so sorry to see a brillant star taken away from the all us way too soon. To his family and friends we all grieve with you and mourn the loss of someone loved by many.
May his voice ring on forever in our hearts and minds.
Bobbie Lambert
August 11, 2009
Lori, I briefly met you and Billy at Rick Kreamer's wedding which I officiated and I was so shocked at the news of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. In my brief meeting with Billy, what an extrodinary man, singer and entertainer. What a wonderful voice and what a magnetic personality he was. Just the purest soul and such a happy man. In time I'm sure you will be able to look back on all the wonderful memories you have with him and I'm sure that will bring a warm smile to your face. May God keep you in his hands and he's ALWAYS there for you to lean on.
KAREN HOOD
August 11, 2009
Lori, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It is such a tragic loss. It saddens us to know the pain you must be going through. We think the world of you guys.
Your outside bar buddies,
Karen & Jarrid Hood
August 11, 2009
Lori and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.Billy was a great guy and singer. I liked him very much.My family went and saw him play at tootsies whenever we could, he was always such a good entertainer.I played poker with Billy and he was always a joy to be around and always made me laugh.I will miss him. My family and I send our condolences.
Jeff "A1" Martin
Sherry, Chris and Lauren Fuelberg
August 11, 2009
I can only imagine the grief Billy's Family is feeling. We knew Billy for a short while but it seemed much longer. We would go to Tootsies to hear Billy sing. Billy was our favorite of any performer. He always remembered us by name and hugged our neck each time we were there. Our daugther Lauren (7) just loved him. The last time we were there about 2 weeks ago, he got Lauren on stage and sang to her. After his set he danced a few songs with her and signed her shirt. She was walking on clouds that night. Since we heard the news of Billy's passing we have looked back at the many photos we have of him and smile. We were lucky to know him and our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Billy - you will be missed!
Becky Greenman
August 11, 2009
Lori, you and your family are in our prayer! i have worked as a bartender in Naples for many years and never did an entertainer light up a stage the way Billy did! rest in peace my friend! You will be truly miss by your friends from Porky's !!!
MANDY JOHNSON
August 11, 2009
LORI AND FAMILY, SHAWN AND I CANNOT BEGIN TO TELL YOU WHAT A SPECIAL FRIEND BILLY WAS TO US . HE WAS A RAY OF SUNSHINE WHENEVER YOU NEEDED IT.HE BELIVED IN US AND WE HIM . I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH MY MEMORIES OF SINGING WITH HIM ,WE SHARED THAT PASSIONFOR MUSIC .I HOPE MY WORDS CAN GIVE SOME COFFORT TO YOU KNOWING HOW HE TOUCHED OUR LIFE.ALL OUR LOVE AND THOUGHTS
August 11, 2009
Lori,Barb,Kim and Chuck
I first met Billy three years ago at a local poker game. I said who is this guy that smiles all the time. He came to be a great friend over the years, gave me his "sand" album.He poked fun at me when I tried to sing Delta Dawn (Barb did, too).
I loved his zest for life,playing poker with him, his singing and entertaining.Beth and I will miss him.We send our condolences and prayers.
Johnny "Chicken" Clements
Patrice (Gibbons) Alfred
August 11, 2009
I am so sorry for the family to lose a great guy. I went to school with Billy and havent seen him in years but even way back then he was everything everyone has said about him. He was nice, Funny and always willing to help someone. I can rememeber Billy used to walk through the halls in between classes always singing a song usually it was a Elvis song. He loved Elvis and sounded so much like him back then. He was a great person. He will be missed by all.
Rhonda Stock
August 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Don and Melissa Hunter
August 11, 2009
Lori,
Immense sorrow at the news of Billy's death ... you and Billy made fast friends of the Florida Sheriffs when you performed here in Naples for the assembled Sheriffs at summer conference ... Billy's energy and giving spirit inspired an entire state of leaders ... my fondest memory is of Billy giving his talent, energy, love and friendship to the entire Hunter family when you and Billy traveled to Gadsden County, Florida to support my brother Tony in his greatest life challenge; a cancer that would ultimately take him ... you helped to shelter him emotionally and financially during the final days of this hundred year dream we call life ... Billy will always be a brother and a member of the Hunter clan ... we will keep Billy, you and the family in our prayers and thoughts ... God bless you and the family ...
August 11, 2009
Lori,
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. My condolences to you and your daughters.
Billy gave me a "permanent smile" when he was in the same room- what a wonderfully talented entertainer and
caring person.
His CD is in my CD player and it will continue to be... as I remember him so fondly... Kentucky Rain and Pressure are two of my favourites!!
Anna Taylor
Naples, Fl
Kim Greene
August 11, 2009
While I sat reading the entire guest book, I have laughed, smiled, and cried. I did not know Billy as well as most, but the several times I've seen him as he was playing around Panama City, he always had a big smile and hug, and much appreciation for our support of his music. Double D's will never be the same! God bless his family in this time of sorrow. May the many happy memories overshadow the pain.
Tanya & William Sindeldecker
August 11, 2009
Billy has always been an Angel among all of us. He knew just how to touch all of our hearts. He sertainly knows how to make you smile. We will miss you very much, your wonderful smile and Great sense of humor. Keep on ROCKIN! We love you!
VickiLou Greenling
August 11, 2009
Dear Lori, You are in my prayers and thoughts, I know that the best times you had were with Billy and they will become the best memories for you now. He touched so many lives and took great pleasure in preforming for us, no request was too small. He was loved and you just can't think of "Porkeys" and not think of Billy Pierson. God Bless your family.
Todd Peterson
August 11, 2009
We were truly saddened to hear of the news of the passing of Billy... My family had the opportunity to meet Billy in PCB and we immediately loved him. We were touched by his sincerity to all of us and his passion to the music he loved. He has forever left an imprint in so many lives and will truly be missed. Our sincere condolences go out to the Pierson Family.
DJ Todd, Kelli, Mackenzie, Isaiah Peterson
William "Billy" (8) Pierson
August 11, 2009
I'm Billy, my mommy and dad named me after my uncle Billy, because I would go crazy in my mommies belly when uncle Billy sang. I will miss him so much, he took me fishing in his big boat and I got to catch fish with him in the ocean. Be with my daddy, he is very sad that he lost his brother.
August 11, 2009
I'm Ronny Pierson, I have great momories of my uncle Billy, he made me laugh and he could really sing. I really miss him alot. I pray that he be with us and portect us now from bad things.
Ronald H. Pierson Jr. (10) Rincon, GA
carla price
August 11, 2009
To Lori and the family of Billy,
Words cant say how saddened we all are here in Naples regarding the loss of Billy.
We all loved his performing and his zest for life.
He was a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and did many a show there that was always sold out.
Lori, I know no words can ease the pain, but know that Billy touched huge numbers of people who thought the world of him and you. My deepest sympathies to you, the girls and all of Billys family.
Sincerely,
Carla Price
Naples, Florida
Kathy Pope
August 11, 2009
The last time I saw Billy was at the 50th Anniversary of the Dog track and we remembered Ernest [Porkys] that night. Ironically, it was the last time I saw Dave Loach [Sun Up Builders]. I feel the loss and will give thanks of having the pleasure of making their acquaintance.
Marlene& Edward Sapp
August 10, 2009
We knew Billy way back before he got this far. He was in church with his ex wife Debbie and kids. always sung when asked. And we loved it! Now your singing in heaven , God bless the family and his kids. you will be missed. EDWARD & MARLENE SAPP
Cherie Jones
August 10, 2009
I'm in complete shock! I have so many fond memories from going to Billy's show at the Quality Inn in DeLand, FL. I couldn't wait to go to the show when I heard he was going to be in town. I'll never forget one night Billy was singing "Pina Colada" by Garth Brooks and somehow a Pina Colada ended up being auctioned off by Billy. My friend was the high bidder...she paid $11 for a virgin pina colada. We still laugh about that night but she said she didn't care what she paid because it was "Billy on the stage auctioning it off". I've been to many shows at The Barn in Sanford but not one of them as memorable as Billy Pierson's show. He had a way that drew the entire crowd into his show and he always made time for his fans afterwards. We drove past the Quality Inn the other day and of course, started talking about Billy. He will be missed but his music will live on forever. To the family, my heart goes out to you. May you find the strength to get through the dark days ahead by remembering how many lives Billy touched and what a wonderful, caring, gentle man he was. May God Bless You now and forever.
Angelina Rivera
August 10, 2009
To the family and many friends of Billy Pierson our heartfelt condolences go out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be sorely missed at Tootsie's. He was the light of the place. He had the biggest heart and the biggest smile. He always made people feel welcome, almost like coming home.
Pat (Chickee) Gaul
August 10, 2009
Lori,Chuck,Uncle Tommy,Chaz and all of Billy's loved ones.
I had the pleasure of working with Billy at the Quality Inn in Naples Florida and I remember when he use to come in just for karaoke and everyone loved him and I finally talked him in to coming out to play for us on friday and saturday nights and I will always love his bright smile the way it just lit up a room and everyone who ever met him would never forget him. I sure won't.He always called me chickee pat and even when I moved from Naples to Arkansas every opportunity I got I would go see him. One of the last times was when he was in Arkansas for the John Daly golf tournament and the security guards told me I couldn't go backstage to see Billy and I said Bet Me and about that time Billy walked out of his bus and saw me and yelled CHICKEE PAT and I told him that he knew if he was anywhere close to where I was I would find a way to come see him because I probably have more videos of him than anyone.Any way I just want the whole family to know how much me and the whole quality in gang loved and worshipped him. He's looking down on us now and telling us he's in a better place.My thought and prayers are with the whole family and I've been watching his video's all weekend
CARLETTE WEST
August 10, 2009
I SANG BACKGROUND VOCALS ON HIS (DON'T GET NO SAND IN IT LP.) IN CA. HE SANG AT MY HUSBANDS FUNERAL 2005 IN CA. HIS PRODUCER THE LATE GREAT RAY RUFF. HE SANG THE SONG "HONEY" WE ALL LOVED WORKING WITH BILLY AND LOVED HIM DEARLY. TO THE FAMILY SO SORRY VERY SORRY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WHAT AN ENTERTAINER AND FRIEND. IF YOU EVER WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH ME YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT [email protected] LOTS OF LOVE.
george shipman
August 10, 2009
Billy was a great entertainter by all words. He liked everbody and put a smile on our faces. We could tell he loved to sing and play guitar because he was always smiling. He always had time to shake my hand and give me a hug.I'll always remember and miss him forever. My heart goes out to Billy's family and friends. May god bless you all.
Rich&Nikki Cullen
August 10, 2009
While visiting Tootsies in Nashville this past Saturday I was truly saddened to hear the tragic news of Billy's passing. My wife and I while on vacation in PCB this past June had the great privledge of meeting Billy and being totally entertained by him all week long. God Bless to all his family and friends! I'm sure he will be greatly missed!
Cheryl
August 10, 2009
Billy was a close family friend when we were teenagers and some of my greatest memories of him were when he sang Elvis songs for us. He wanted to sing and make people happy with his music and that is exactly what he did. I hope that he is singing now in a heavenly choir and that I will see him there one day. My prayers are with his children and family.
Bill Prickett
August 10, 2009
Lori,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Billy was a great man and a great friend. I will miss him terribly.
What an entertainer...What a guy!
August 10, 2009
Tony, Billy, Anna and Lori
August 10, 2009
Billy and Tony sharing a laugh!!!
Randy Hunter
August 10, 2009
Billy gave his time to make my brother Tony's last days in this world happier. Billy entertained family and friend's of Tony's with an unbelievable performance in an old barn in Gadsden County. Tony bought cd's and listened to Billy's music the remaining days of his life...Billy truely made a huge impact. Thanks Billy from all of the Hunter family, you will be missed.
The Waldeck Family
August 10, 2009
Billy we enjoyed your music and will be truly missed.
May you rest in peace.
Miss Ricki
August 10, 2009
To the family of Billy, I am so very sorry for your loss and I know how you feel as I lost my daughter Teresa on May 25th. I have so many wonderful memories of having Billy at the Quality Inn.I must tell this on Billy One night we had a tolet overflowing in a room with a full house and no one to fix it so I ask Billy to help me which he did right away and we had a lot of laughs over it. He was such a great guy and I will always love him. You are all in my prayers today. wish I could come but will be with you Barbara, Chuck, Kim, Uncle Tommy and all in my thoughts.
Ruby Collinsworth Enfinger
August 10, 2009
I only had the pleasure of meeting Billy one time at Tootsie's and as everyone has stated he made me feel like I knew him forever. What an incredible person!! I am so sorry for the families loss. Just meeting him once I knew he was awesome. Condolences to the family especially his wife and kids. May God be with you in this time of need.
Kathy M
August 10, 2009
Lori please know that we have you and your family in our prayers. Meeting Billy and yourself at Tootsies has enriched my life in so many different ways. I was fortunate to have a boyfriend that traveled to Panama City every three weeks to visit with you and Billy at Tootsies. You both will always be in our hearts and prayers. Thank you from all of Billys fans for the support and dedication only a wife can give to an entertainer and for allowing all of us to come to love you both. Billy will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Laura Planey
August 10, 2009
To Billy's Family,
We only knew Billy a short time as we were teammates on his bowling team at Bowlarama on Monday nights. We loved him right away, he was always fun and upbeat and encouraging. We could see that his relationship with his son Mitch was so important to him. They were so loving towards one another. He always had a smile on his face and nice things to say. Tonight is our last night bowling, and his absence will be felt. We will miss him always. Our hearts go out to your family and hope that the good memories and love of your family and friends will help ease the pain you are feeling. God Bless you all.
from:
Laura & Howard Planey and Sue O'Donaghy
Deb Gile
August 10, 2009
Wow ..What a great guy , always had time for everyone...he will be missed by all who ever had a chance to know him or hear him SING, we have loss he twice now once when he left Naples and now when he has joined God.
Love to the family and Lori.
Deb & Parker Gile
(Porkey's)the Old gang
Bruce Brown
August 10, 2009
Billy you represented what country is all about. I'll sure miss your performances. My deepest sympathy to your loving family.
Brad Clark
August 10, 2009
Billy, you will be missed. We grew up going to school together, even hunted together back in the day in the "lower woods". Over the past year, we were able to work together on stage, playin guitars and singing... way cool bro, I'll forever remember the good times. God bless you and your family.
JIM GATEMAN ELLIE HANNA
August 10, 2009
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YOU'RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.
Tommy Dollar
August 10, 2009
Not very often do you meet a person and instantly know you will like him. Billy was one of those rare people. I meet him at Treasure Island Marina along with his sister Kim. The more you got to know him the better you liked him and then you found out everybody LOVED him.
We all will miss you Billy .
Look down on us and think about us around Shell Island.
Tommy Dollar
Rosie & Roger Campbell
August 10, 2009
Billy will be truely missed by everyone he had ever touched in his lifetime. Our hearts go out to lori and the girls. We love you all. We had some wonderful time when you all came down here and we will cherish all those memories.
August 10, 2009
Barbara,
This is Phyllis.
I cannot tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. Even tho we have all lost touch over the years, I still remember you & the kids, and I can still see Billy playing that guitar in our house in Wewa...Our children are not supposed to leave this earth before the parents.
Please relay this to Chuck, also.
Phyllis Brown
Ocoee, FL
PERFORMING WITH BILLY AT TOOTSIES!
August 10, 2009
PERFORMING WITH BILLY AT TOOTSIES!
August 10, 2009
CAROLINE MAJURE
August 10, 2009
I HAD THE PRIVILAGE OF PERFORMING WITH BILLY SEVERAL TIMES AT TOOTSIE'S AS HE ALWAYS WAS HAPPY TO SHARE HIS STAGE. NOW HE WILL HAVE HIS CHOICE OF MANY GREAT SINGERS WHO HAVE GONE ON BEFORE HIM....MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.
Robbie and Cathy Jones
August 10, 2009
Billy was good at everything he tried, but he was best at bringing people together and we are thankful that he brought us together with the Pierson/ Hudec family, as well as Barb and John. Lori and Kim, I love you both and I would not have that priviledge had it not been for Billy.
Billy loved the Lord and knew who his Savior was. He was quick to give thanks for his many blessings in life and to remark to Robbie, "could God have made a more beautiful creature" as though he were in awe, at the site of a big fish he just caught.
Our loss here on earth is God's gain in heaven and Billy is finally jammin' with Elvis and it's a battle to see who sings "Kentucky Rain" better. My money is on Billy.
-Cathy Jones
Tim Lamica
August 10, 2009
Oh the times my daughters and I have spent on the dance floor as Billy played and sang his heart out. He knew exactly what songs they wanted to hear and so enjoyed watching them dance to his music. They were so tickled when Billy could even slip away from the stage and dance with them. Billy, many tears have been shed for you and I'm sure many more will be in the days to come. You and Lori touched our lives in an awesome way. We will keep dancing for you! Lori, know the girls and I are praying for you and your family.
Samantha Grant
August 10, 2009
Lori , Lisa & Cortney ,
I Love You All Soooo Much ! I am so sorry I cannot be there with you . I know it seems like the hurt and sadness will never go away but just take it day to day and deal with it how you need to deal with it . Always remember the good times and cherish them . I will forever cherish the July trip to WV and meeting Billy . And I will forever be thankful to him for putting a smile on my Mom's face by singing for her the songs she loved . Who would have thought 3 days later she would have been gone ? But that trip will be remembered forever , surrounded by family and so much fun !
You are in our hearts , our thoughts & prayers.
Love & Miss You Dearly ,
Samantha , Marissa & Shania
(Cousins in Ohio)
Ted Sheldon
August 10, 2009
Billy I know you are in a better place and you are doing what you love to do.
As a member of the Destin Gang we always were totaly entertaind when you were on the stage. You will be missed by all of us in the Destin Gang. May God bless your family and give them the strength in this hour of need.
Randy Zerfowski
August 10, 2009
My girlfriend and I spend a lot of time listening to Billy play at the local establiments and always enjoyed looking forward to the weekend so we could hear Billy sing. No matter what was going on, Billy always took the time to meet and great everyone that was there in the building. Billy we will miss your smile. Our prays and thoughs are with his family.
Reta Gilliam
August 10, 2009
Barbara, I know what a great loss this is for you and you have my deepest sympathy. Billy's family and friends will be in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you. You know Billy is smiling down on your now.
Jessica (Pierson) Johnston
August 10, 2009
I have so many wonderful memories of my Uncle Billy. I still have a picture of him strumming on his guitar and me, just a little girl, singing along.
Although I hadn't seen him in a couple of years, I loved him very much and will miss him greatly.
Arlene Starley
August 10, 2009
Heaven has a new leader singer. Taken from us much too soon. Forever in hearts. I cannot begin to tell you the joy Billy brought to so many people! He will be forever missed!
I pray God will comfort your family and bring you peace.
Debra Parrish
August 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Billy's family. we will miss Billy as he was a great person and a great preformer. HE always knew how to make people smile and he seemed never to have a bad day. His family and his fans will miss him terriably. I can remember Billy in high school with his guitar sitting in the bleachers signing "cowart of the county" . He came along way since then and will be truely missed... Debra Parrish
Bama
August 10, 2009
I knew Billy both as an entertainer and as a fellow poker player. He was very good at both. As a poker player Billy was an aggressive player, but not the obnoxios guys you see around these days in that inviroment. He could beat you in a hand and make you feel like he was lucky. I always enjoyed being around Billy and will miss him dearly. God Bless you.
Nancy Burns
August 10, 2009
Billy will be greatly missed. He always brought a smile to everyone he touched. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Chuck & Shelley Robinson
August 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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