I am sad to hear the news about Billy. My favorite memories of Billy were on the football field. We played together from 7th to 12th grade. I recall many defensive huddles when Billy was middle linebacker. It never mattered to Billy what the score was on the board or the time left in the game because he played every down like it was the only one.
Later in life I remember Billy attaching my campaign signs to the sides of his bread truck. When I told him he may want to reconsider doing so because I did not want it to conflict with his business, Billy just said that I was his friend and teammate and it did not make a difference to him.
Billy ,thank you for your service and your friendship over the years. Rest easy my friend....
Brandon
Monday, April 18, 2016

Met Billy playing baseball at Kiker park. He hit perhaps the longest home run off of me that I ever gave up! We became friends through All-Stars and went on to compete in baseball and football in High School. We were rivals on the fields but friends afterwards. My mother let me know about the sad news. Prayers go out to the family.

Roger
Monday, April 18, 2016

Tonya, Colton, Hunter, and Dalton,
So sorry for your loss, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Denise Garner Smith
Monday, April 18, 2016

I was deeply saddened to learn about the loss of Billy. A simple letter cannot ease your pain, but I hope you take solace in knowing that brave service exceeded all measures of selflessness and devotion to his country. I thank you for your service. I pray that Gods grace gives his family comfort as they grieve. Billy was a shining example of a wonderful role model. Rest in peace my friend. Fly high .........
Monday, April 18, 2016

All of you are in are thoughts and prayers during this time. Rest in peace Billy..
Love, Curtis & Missy.
Sunday, April 17, 2016