He was employed at Rays Fabrication and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Billy enjoyed going to movies, watching wrestling and visiting with his many friends. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Callie Mays; his grandfather, Wilson Etheridge and great-grandmother, Susie Fuqua.
Survivors include the love of his life, Kim Cobb of Monticello; mother and stepfather, Susan Morgan and husband James of Monticello; two sisters, Stacy Burns and husband Tracy and Amy Abney and husband Casey both of Monticello; his grandmother, Betty Gifford Etheridge of Wilmar; four step-sisters, Shawn Donathon and husband Ken of Shreveport, LA, Lisa Selzer and husband Robert of Monticello, Cynthia Villarreal and husband Rick of Monticello, and Kim Sharp and Peanut of Clera, AL; one step-brother, Wesley Morgan and wife Stephanie of Monticello; special aunt and uncle, Sammye and Larry Matthews of Wilmar; his church family from Immanuel Baptist Church; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Beulah Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(29)
Tonya (poodle) Williams Blocker
Jersey, AR Thursday, November 16, 2017 I just heard the heart breaking news. This is so sad to me cause I always called him "Bubba" when I seen him and always had to get a hug from him. I met him while he worked at Wal-Mart and became real good friends. I know he will be dearly missed. I send up prayers from my end to all the family, may you all stay strong for each other in this time of loss. God bless you all!!Becky Young
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 2, 2017 I went to church with Billy, and he was an awesome person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you all.Latrina Hunter Chambers
Euless, TX Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Remembering Billy's smile and warm heart ever since pre-K. I'm glad you're no longer in pain & the bodily suffering is no more. My prayers are with the family!With love,
Trice
kristian tucker
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Billy was a good friend and I will miss you so much. Rip my friend.sherry hudson
, AR Tuesday, October 24, 2017 i will miss you so much. hope you are having the time of your life.Larry Matthews
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Prayers for my family.Pam Leeper
, TX Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Praying for the family during your time of loss.Pamela griffin
Monticello, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 Billy was so full of life. i never seen you without a smile on your face. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.Linda Naron
Monticello, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 To Stacy and all family members, I used to work at Wal-Mart with Billy and he was always a happy person. You have my deepest sympathy and may God comfort you at this sad time. Love and prayers, Linda NaronGeorgina L Fivecoat
Monticello, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 All my love and prayers to surviving family members.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 Susan and FamilyWe are so sorry for your loss of Billy. Just know our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Your long time friends .
James and Kathy
Andy Briant
Monticello, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 Billy was a great guy and a friend to all. Condolences to his family.He is now with Jesus! R.I.P my friend.
Earnestine Colburn
Monticello, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and his family. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but he must have been extra special. Cherish his memories.Susie Chadwick
Wilmar, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 I am so sorry to hear about Billy. My thoughts and prayers are with each family member at this time.NAN CARTER
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 REST IN PEACE, MY SWEET FRIEND!YOU'RE NOW WITH JESUS! YOUR CHAINS ARE GONE & YOU'RE FREE!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!'Harry and Sue Misho
Crossett, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 Susan, Amy, Stacey...Our prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Billy always had a smile on his face and truly cared about people. May God bless each of you.
Love You,
Sue and Harry
Amy
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 22, 2017 Prayers for whole family. I am so glad I got to know Billy. I will always be one of my Walmart work buddies. He was sweet person you would every know. Heart of gold. He will be greatly miss. Rip my sweet dear friend.Terrie Briant
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 22, 2017 For as long as I've lived in Monticello, I've known Billy ( 20 years). And in all that time, every time I saw him, he was working, or helping somebody. He had a genuine love for people, and people liked him. He was kind and smiled at anyone who came into his midst. He was a Christian, a true one. And just in time, God called him home. I know for certain that he's got a mansion, a harp and a crown. He's flying now! He is in Heaven with his King.Mark@mary withers
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 22, 2017 Susan, Amy ,Stacy,Kim,and the rest of the family, we are so sorry for yalls loss!y'all are in our prayers!Michelle Davis
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 21, 2017 My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. My heart was saddened upon learning of Billy's passing. May our Lord comfort those in need. With deepest sympathy, MichellePastor Robert & Trilisa Marshall
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 21, 2017 RIL/RIP Billy Wayne Etheridge you will truly be missed you were a great friend and had a heart of gold and always kept a beautiful smile. Praying for the family, friends, and love ones.Myla Sivils
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 21, 2017 Sending prayers to Kim And Billies family.. I'm going to miss visiting with Billy when I'd see him uptown..Donna F. Usry
Wilmar, AR Saturday, October 21, 2017 Susan and family, I was so sorry to hear about Billy Wayne. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May The Lord be with you, and give you peace.Betty (Browning) Lindsey
morrilton, AR Saturday, October 21, 2017 Very sorry to hear of billy passing my prayer's are with you I have many memerois of us as kids and. teenagers going up in school together he will be missed deeplyKathi Ross
zachary, LA Saturday, October 21, 2017 We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers continue. Kathi & Don RossDIANNE JOHNS
monticello, AR Saturday, October 21, 2017 BILLY YOUR WHOLE CHURCH LOVED YOU.IT WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITH OUT YOUOtis and Jeanie Cater
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 21, 2017 Kim Cobb, Billy's Family and Friends, so sorry for your lost. May God wrap his arm around each one of you. RIP Billy,Elaine Connard
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 21, 2017 My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Mary D Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, October 21, 2017 Sincere sympathy to all of the family. I never heard Billy say an unkind word about anyone. RIP Billy. You will be missed.