Billy Turney

Billy Turney, 65, of Wolfe City passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009, in Greenville. He was retired from the City of Commerce as the Public Works Director.

Billy was born in Wolfe City on January 3, 1944, to James Turney Sr. and Venna Mae Scott Turney. He married Donna Mae Champlin on June 30, 1962, in Wolfe City.

He loved being with family, having cookouts, the Wolfe City Fire Department, the Wolfe City Food Pantry, helping others, and racing with his sons and grandsons. He was a member of the Wolfe City Fire Department, for which he was named Fireman of the Year; and, a member of the Wolfe City Food Pantry.

Billy was always willing to help others before himself. He loved his kids and grandkids. He was all about family.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Mae; his children: Keith Turney, Kendel Turney, Kelly Turney and wife Elisha, and Kristie Grandfield and husband Tommy all of Wolfe City; his brother, Jackie and Ruth Turney of Wolfe City; his sister, LaVerne and Kenneth Causey; a half-brother, David Turney; a half-sister, Virginia Turney; 8 grandchildren: Hallie Turney, Christopher Turney, Trinten Turney, Kristina Puentes, Chelsea Lappin, Jordan and Heather Grandfield, and Andy Turney; and 4 great-grandchildren: Eric, Alex, and Caden Puentes and Aeris Herman.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, June 22, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Wolfe City with Rev. Paul Lyon and Dr. Kevin Mitchell officiating.

Interment will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City.

Pallbearers will be Alan Malone, Paul Ray, Gene Dawson, Mike Dunn, Jason Payne, and Boley Mooney. Honorary pallbearers will be the Wolfe City Fire Department, Jimmy Ebert, Bobby Maples, and Jerry Pack.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 21, at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home in Commerce from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Wolfe City Volunteer Fire Department.