Billy Ray King, 77, of Columbia, passed away on April 11, 2020 at his residence.
Billy was born on March 28, 1943, in Maury County, TN, to Ernest and Rachel Eddelmon King.
Billy lived his life as an example to others, had a servant’s heart, loved his family, friends, and most of all his Lord.
Billy was a retired firefighter. Having worked for the Columbia Fire department for 32 years. He was a long time member, deacon, and clerk and treasurer at Columbia Church of God of Prophecy. Billy was known as the bow-tie wearing ambassador with the volunteers, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held on April 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Polk Memorial Gardens. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Billy is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Delma Earlene Bolton, Rachel Eddelmon(mother), Ernest W. King (father). Brothers; Rayburn King, Ernest King Jr., and Richard King.
Billy is survived by sons; Mark (Selena) King of Summertown, Michael (Misty) King of Columbia, grandchildren, Whitney (Mike)Hudson, John Michael King, Rachel King, and extended grandchildren. great grandaughter: Tately Hudson, sister: Betty Faye Rayl (Paul), and brothers: R.L. (Cecelia) King, Jimmy Carl (Shelia) King,
Pallbearers: Columbia Fire and Rescue Honor Guard
Honorary Pallbearers: MRMC Volunteers, Tom Pearce, O’Neal Wallace, Past and Current members of Columbia Fire Department, Past and Current members of Columbia Church of God of Prophecy.
Williams Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. You may send the family your sympathy or share your memories at www.williamsfh.com.
