Billy F. Styles, 82, of Asheville, passed away April 10, 2017.
Mr. Styles was born March 12, 1935 in Yancey County to the late Lee and Viola Styles. Billy was a veteran of the US Army, a little league baseball coach for numerous years, and a former Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at Beverly Hills Baptist Church. He retired from General Electric after 37 years of service. Billy was a much-loved dad, granddad, and great granddad.
In addition to his parents, Billy is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty J. Styles; and sister, Joyce Pewdo.
Billy is survived by his daughter, Donna S. Tipton; son, Jimmy Styles (Lisa); sister, Linda Bradley; grandchildren, Josh Styles (Holly), Jeremy Styles (Kate), Jenalee Luther (Alex), and Katie Tipton; great grandchildren, Anna, Leighton, Korbin, Allie, Alex Jr., and Malachi; sisters-in-law, Barbara Wright and Mary Walker; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:00 am at Black Mountain Church of God. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service time at the church.