William Winfrey “Billy” Burchett, Jr., age 64, of Springfield, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at his home. There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at a later date.
Mr. Burchett was born November 1, 1961, in Pembroke, KY, to the late William Winfrey Burchett, Sr., and Dorothy Ann Scott Burchett Shemwell. Billy worked for Holley Performance Products and Electrolux most of his life.
In addition to his father, Mr. Burchett was preceded in death by his wife, Della Jean Burchett.
He is survived by his daughter, LeAnn (Michael) Erickson; mother, Dorothy Shemwell; stepsons, Scott Kelly and Tommy (Nancy) Kelly; stepdaughters, Christy Minnis, Shawn (Barry) Minnis and Shana (Tommy) Weaver; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and a sister, Penny Bagby.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
