Funeral service for Billy Don Maples, Sr., 77, will be Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM at New Center Baptist Church with Bro. Ben Bates, Billy Maples, Jr. and Geoff Halbrooks officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. His body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in New Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.
Mr. Maples died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was born December 19, 1943, in Morgan County to Buford Carrell Maples and Clara Lee Spears Maples. His parents and his brother, Lewis Maples, preceded him in death. Mr. Maples was a member of the New Center Baptist Church, and was employed by Monsanto Chemical Company as a Grade 12 Senior Machine Operator, prior to his retirement. He was a charter member of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Posse. He enjoyed farming, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He loved his children and grandchildren, always giving each of his grandchildren a special nickname. He also loved his dog, “Lucky”.
Survivors include:
Wife –
Mearleen Slate Maples, Hartselle, AL
Sons –
Billy Maples, Jr., Hartselle, AL
Brad Maples (Monica), Priceville, AL
Daughter –
Tara Heard, Hartselle, AL
Sisters –
Evelyn Motes, Hartselle, AL
Linda Jo Bomar (Cecil), Hartselle, AL
Nine Grandchildren
Eighteen Great Grandchildren
Pallbearers will be Sons & Grandsons.
Peck Funeral Home
