Billy Gene Baxley, 82, of Enterprise, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022, at his home.
He was born on March 24, 1940, to James Benjamin and Mary (Patterson) Baxley in Caryville, Florida.
Billy is survived by his loving wife, Betty Daugherty Baxley; sons, Donnie (Sharon) Baxley and James "Ben" (Amie) Baxley; daughters, Tina (Phillip) Smith and Anita (David) Foshee; along with 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Growing up, he was raised on a farm and grew to love gardening and growing his own vegetables. Billy was married to the love of his life, Betty, for 59 wonderful years. Along with gardening, he had a passion for hunting and fishing. Billy also served in the United States Navy in the Sixty-Two Mobile Construction Battalion as a Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class, where he received the National Defense Service Medal.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Benjamin Baxley; mother, Mary Patterson Baxley; brothers, James L. Baxley, Edward Baxley, Kenneth Peters, Charles Peters, and Wayne Peters; and sister, Yvonne Carswell.
Graveside services were held on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. Pat Oakes officiating.
Burial took place in the Enterprise Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service were Wade Baxley, Walter Crane, Dalton Baxley, Ethan Baxley, Billy Johnston, II, and Billy Johnston, III.
Online condolences can be given at www.wrightsfuneral.com.
