Billy L. Jones

Billy L. Jones, 89, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born on Dec. 21, 1930, in Stedman, N.C., to Stacey and Ora Mae Jones.

Billy attended Stedman High School. In 1953 he married Barbara Jean Whitaker. Together they raised two sons and a daughter. Billy proudly served in the U.S. Army for 30 years as a Green Beret. After three tours in Vietnam, he retired in 1979 as a Command Sergeant Major. Billy was a decorated veteran including a Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor.

After retirement he and Barbara enjoyed playing golf and camping at Briarcliffe RV Resort where they made many friends and great memories. He was also an avid fan of the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Left to honor Billy and remember him are his wife, Barbara; son, Tony; daughter, Karen (Ricky); grandchildren, Kristen (Kenneth), Caleb (Madeline), Timmy (Aisha) and Amanda (Jeremy); nine great-grandchildren, Chase, Rhys, Alex, Will, Jeremiah, Julian, Jameson, Hensley and Emilee.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a son, Greg.

Billy will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at Southern Palms Memorial Gardens in North Myrtle Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Folds of Honor, Department 13, Tulsa, OK 74182.

A guest book is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.

Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach served the family.