Billy Eugene Ginn, 92, of Cherokee, Alabama, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in his home. Mr. Billy was a member of Asphalt Rock Baptist Church and an ordained deacon since 1951, and he assisted numerous churches as a deacon throughout the years. He served several years in the United States Army in the 8th Army, 10th Corps, and 196th Field Artillery Battalion (155MM) in the Korean War. After his time in the Army, Mr. Billy worked as a sawmiller and also as a pool installer with his son, Bobby. He was a huge fan of Alabama athletics, especially their football and softball teams. In his free time, he liked to build, piddle in his garage, and go fishing. More than anything, however, he loved spending time with his family and his beloved dog, Gus. Mr. Billy is survived by his children, Bobby Gene Ginn (Pamela), Michael Anthony Ginn (Cathy), and Sandra J. Ginn; his grandchildren, Lindsay Waddell (Bradlee), Andrew Ginn (Ambere), and Laura Ginn; his great-grandchildren, Zoey Hallmark, River Hallmark, A.J. Ginn, and Alex Ginn; his siblings, Doyle Ginn, Shirley Thorn (Bill), and Joan Mize (Thomas); and a host of other nieces, nephews, and family members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ophelia Ginn; and his parents, Albert and Lida Ginn. Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, MS, is entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. John Bray and Bro. Tim Pittman. Interment will be in Asphalt Rock Cemetery. Pallbearers include Danny Murphy and Thomas Shubert. Honorary pallbearers include Max Weaver.
