Billy Beasley
November 27, 1945 — April 9, 2020
Billy Ray Beasley
Born in Gallatin, TN on November 27, 1945
Departed on April 9, 2020 and resided in Gallatin, TN
Billy Ray Beasley, age 74 of Gallatin, TN, passed away April 9, 2020. Billy was born November 27, 1945 in Gallatin, TN, son of the late Kirk R. and Virginia Merlean Donoho Beasley. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kay Beasley; daughters, Kim Coons (Eric) and Kellie Bowling (Bo); son, Jeff Fisher; brother, Bob Beasley (Carolyn); grandchildren, Tyler Hastings (Kristin), Haley Hastings (Drew), Lexi Bowling, Jacob Bowling (Stacey), Erin Bowling and Drew Helmintoller and seven great grandchildren.
Billy was an avid restorer and collector of antique Ford Mustangs. He was a member of Music City Mustang Club. Also, he was a member of Gallatin Long Hollow Baptist Church.
Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11th at Crestview Memory Gardens with Pastor Jerry Davis officiating. Visitation will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Pallbearers will be Bobby Beasley II, Kirk Beasley, Tyler Hastings, Bo Bowling, Eric Coons and Drew Helmintoller.
Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be submitted at alexandergallatin.com. (615) 502-0011 Obit Line (615) 502-0555
64 Comments Denise Blumenthal April 9, 2020 at 11:55 pmSo very sorry we have been praying. Continued prayers.
Patricia Reeves Bush April 10, 2020 at 12:07 amKay, I am so very sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers.
Brenda Rudzinski April 10, 2020 at 12:22 amDear Bobby, Stan and I were so sorry to hear about your brother Billy's passing . Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Brenda and Stan
Sheron Summers Clifton April 10, 2020 at 1:44 amKay, I'm so sorry to hear about Billy. Sending love and hugs to you my sweet friend. May the Lord hold you tight during this very difficult time!!
Betty Perry April 10, 2020 at 2:08 amKay, my heart goes out to you and all the family. So sorry to hear this sad news. Billy was loved by many, and He will be missed. My prayers for you and all the family that God will wrap his arms around you during this sad time.
Dee and Squirrel Denny April 10, 2020 at 3:23 pmSo sorry for your loss.
Joyce Williams April 10, 2020 at 2:12 amKay I am so very sorry about Billy … prayers for you and your family
Jim and Lila Chaffin April 10, 2020 at 3:19 amKAY we are so sorry to hear this news.Will be praying for you and your family. Jim and Lila Chaffin
Bill weaver April 10, 2020 at 4:41 amKay, so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you and your family.
Bill Weaver April 10, 2020 at 4:43 amKay, so sorry to hear about Billy. Prayers for you and your family.
Nancy Jo Martin April 10, 2020 at 6:38 am
Kay. So sorry to hear about your sweet Billy
So many happy memories of this really special guy… hugs and prayers for you and your family Nancy Jo and Carsey
Kay- Please accept my sincere condolences in your loss of Billy. May God hold you in His love. Pat Givens
Peggy White April 10, 2020 at 11:51 am
So very sorry to hear about Billy. His friendship with my brother ELLISTON (Vince) Oldham over 50 years was so special. Our prayers are with you Kay and your family.
Much love, Peggy and Bill White
Oh Kay, our hearts are heavy for all of you. Billy was such a sweet , kind, guy! So many happy memories as our boys grew up. We are praying for Our Lord to help you through these rough waters. We love you and your family.
Merle Jent April 10, 2020 at 12:24 pmI am so sorry to hear about Billy's passing. He was a great childhood friend and I think of him often. Billy was a kind person, I never knew him to speak ill of anyone and he was quick to laugh. He was a good guy. Prayers to Billy's family.
Persie Kuykendall (Perky) April 10, 2020 at 12:39 pmSo sorry to hear of Billy's passing. What a super nice guy. So many memories I have with Billy, Bobby, and the family. Rest in peace my friend.
Roy and Elaine High April 10, 2020 at 1:41 pmKay, So very sorry to hear the sad news about Billy. He was a very special guy. Our prayers are with you and the family. Roy and Elaine High
Sam Thompson April 10, 2020 at 2:42 pm
Condolences to the family.
We rode to school together and played football for the Green Wave
He was a great guy
I was so Sorry to learn of Billy's passing. We where best of friends for well over 50 Years. We talked to each other weekly.He was a great person.I will miss him dearly every day of my life.
Jon Weidner April 10, 2020 at 3:41 pm
Kay and family, We are so sorry to hear about Billy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Jon and Geretta Weidner
I just don’t know what to say. We are so terribly beaten up by this. Too many tears that he wouldn’t want. All I can say is he is the best, kindest, fairest person I ever knew. But we all knew that anyway. Somewhere In heaven he is in his splendor and dressed immaculately.
Ruth Wright April 10, 2020 at 4:47 pmKay, I am so sorry to hear Billy expired. We have so many special memories. Billy was a kind and friendly person, he enjoyed all the office parties. We have many good times together that we will always remember. May the Lord give you much strength and courage at this time. Love and Prayers to each of you. God Bless. Ruth, Jay, Tracy and JoAnn Wright
Mike Dorris April 10, 2020 at 4:56 pm
Kay -So sorry to hear about Billy. Thoughts & Prayers are with your family .
Will miss our lunches together and will miss that smile ! Good Friend !
Mike & Janice
Oh Kay We are so sad to hear this about your sweet, kind and most of all funny Billy! We love yall so much! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Karen and Gary
Stacy Fleming April 10, 2020 at 5:42 pmKay, I’m sorry to hear about Billy. I’ll always remember him with a smile on his face. My prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Jenny Hampton Browning April 10, 2020 at 5:48 pmKay and family, I am so sorry! Prayers, love & hugs
Wendy Symoens & family April 10, 2020 at 5:50 pmSending love and prayers for all of you. I know he will be greatly missed. I love you all so much and my heart hurts with y’all.
Pam strong April 10, 2020 at 6:12 pm
So sorry for your loss, Kay! Hugs to you.
Prayers for comfort.
Love,
Pam
Kay,
Prayers for you and your family. Billy was a good man, and nothing if not kind.
Kay, I am heart broken to hear about Billy. What a life long sweet friend. My brother will be so lost without his company. He loved him like a brother. Billy was one of the best guys ever. So kind and such a good person. Love you!!
Roger and Melissa Gulley April 10, 2020 at 6:45 pmKay, So sorry for the loss of Billy . He was a always a bright spot where ever he went — Love you and Prayers for you and the family — Roger and Melissa Gulley
Derinda Carr April 10, 2020 at 6:58 pmI am so sorry for your loss! Prayers to the familyߙϰߙ
Doug Parks April 10, 2020 at 8:01 pmGreat memories of Billy. I got to know him well when he was dispatcher for the city of Gallatin. Our prayers are with you.
Carolyn Lee April 10, 2020 at 8:05 pmKay I am so sorry to hear the news about Billy. I always thought a lot of him and he was always so sweet and kind to me. Prayers for you and all the family. Love u!
Rachel Spalding April 10, 2020 at 8:29 pmSo thankful to have him as my uncle. Such a wonderful man. Aunt Kay I love you and I'm truly sorry for your loss! Sending prayers and hugs. Please let me know if you need anything
Fred Lamm April 10, 2020 at 8:41 pm
Kay,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Billy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Fred and Frieda Lamm
Kay I am so very sad to hear of Billy passing. He brought smiles every time I saw him You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Tracey M. Rogers April 10, 2020 at 9:11 pmI’ve been blessed to know Mr. and Mrs. Billy Beasley since childhood, through my mother, Mrs. Becky Brown. I send endless Love and empathy to you, Ms. Kay, applaud your strength in taking such good care of Billy. There are not enough good things to say about Billy, I pray every day is football Saturday for him now…
barbara davis April 10, 2020 at 9:44 pmKay may God give you peace and comfort, Will never forget how proud he was when he got the red Mustang after it got completed and all the good times at the car shows, You know he is no longer in pain, You have all the memories that nothing can take way, I can see him and Fat Daddy talking cars, I love you, Barbara Davis
Len Oldham April 10, 2020 at 9:54 pmSo sorry for your loss Kay. As you know, my Dad cherished Billy and considered him his best friend. Our entire family loved him and will truly miss him. Hard to fathom but I had the pleasure of knowing him for close to 50 years. My prayers for you and the family.
Penny Cook April 10, 2020 at 10:13 pmKay, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Billy was a wonderful man! You and your are in my thoughts and prayes.
Fran Jackson April 10, 2020 at 10:38 pmSo sorry Kay. Glad I got to see you guys at Mables and had some good conversations. Love you ❤
Judy Vance Riddle April 10, 2020 at 11:12 pmSo sorry for your loss. Will be keeping you in my prayers.
Connie April 10, 2020 at 11:33 pm
Kay,
This makes me so sad. So sorry that you lost your best friend and life mate. May God wrap you in His arms and comfort you. Love, Connie Fisher Alexander
Kay, we are so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He truly was a wonderful friend and will be missed. Praying for you and your family.
Love,
Robert and Linda
Kellie, Kim and Kay,
My heart breaks for you. Your Daddy and soulmate, Kay was a precious man. I love you all so much.
Love,
Amy Dukes Oldham
Kay, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Alexander
Amy Dukes Oldham April 11, 2020 at 12:25 am
Kellie and Kim,
My heart is breaking for you. Your Daddy was such a happy loving man. I love you both so much.
Amy Dukes Oldham
Kay,
I am so sorry to hear of Billy passing but just know that he is not suffering now. So glad he had you to care for him during these times. I know that you have a lot of great memories.
I am praying for you and your family.
Love you,
Beth Gibbs
I was lucky enough to have known Billy and Kay since childhood, as they were close and worked with my mother, Mrs. Becky Brown. Kay, no better care could have been more lovingly given. And as for Billy, there are simply too many good things to say about him to begin. I pray every day is college football day for you now.
Vince Oldham Jr. April 11, 2020 at 2:22 am
Billy was a best friend of mine-a second father. I love him dearly. Time and again I went to him-for a good laugh, for advice, and at times shelter from the storm that is life. He always answered my call…
He was a gentleman by definition; a light hearted comedian by nature, and a great man by instinct. Everyone I know loved him.
Goodnight, brother. Rest easy. And again, I love you. May the four winds blow you safely home.
E Vinson Oldham Jr
There is not many opportunities in life to meet a true and loyal friend. Billy fit into that category. True friend, loving father, grandfather and husband. He had an ability to keep life simple and uncomplicated. He always had the same calm demeanor whenever we talked and was always already to laugh. One thing for sure he got the great care he deserved his final days with his wife Kay in charge
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND! .
Kay,
Words can't express our sadness, Billy was such a good friend to Joe and so kind to everyone he met. We had such fun times in the Mustang Club and will treasure those memories. Billy did a favor for all male Mustang enthusiasts when he taught you how to properly take your seat in his Mustang without scraping your feet on the door sill! I can remember his big smile when you showed all of the Mustang gals how to follow Billy's instruction. We sure loved him. Sending hugs and prayers for peace.
Love you,
Joe and Margy Spivey
Kay: we are so very sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. After reading all the comments above, it sure stands out as his legacy
that Billy’s kindness. And everybody’s friend. Billy is an example of what every person should be, In this world . KIND and FRIEND to everyone always included everyone. Then this world would be a better place for all..
You and family will see him again:
Penny & Danny Greer
Kay, so sorry to hear about Bully. We will miss you both at MCMC meetings.
Doug &Bethel Wright
Rest well my old and dear friend. I WILL see you again someday. All my love to the family.
George Taylor gtaylor1948@gmail.com
Lou Sullivan April 12, 2020 at 3:15 pm
Kay, Jerry and I were so sorry to hear this news. Always enjoyed our time together at Mustang Car Club meetings. His smile will certainly be missed. I remember how proud he was of his Mustang emblem tattoo. Love you and know we are here if you need anything.
Lou and Jerry Sullivan
Kay I am so very sorry for your loss-prayers for all of you
Becky Conquest Rhea April 12, 2020 at 5:29 pmI remember Billy as very nice and kind from our high school days. So very sorry Kay for you and your family's loss. Prayers for all during this difficult time.
Sheila Carlton April 14, 2020 at 12:06 amI just learned of Billy's passing and am deeply sorry. May God bless you and keep you and give you peace.
Dean Heady April 14, 2020 at 2:16 pmKay, I am so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. He was a good childhood friend and always a kind and fun person. I am so glad I was able to see him at our last high school reunion. Prayers to you and all of your family.
Diana Bentley April 16, 2020 at 2:04 amSo very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. You were both great friends to Aunt Pete and our family.
Randy Hoover April 17, 2020 at 3:11 pmSorry to hear about Billy.I was a member of The Music City Mustang Club .I remember the good times with Billy and the other members.
Lynne & Al Cole April 26, 2020 at 6:29 pm
Kay,
We are so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
~Lynne & Al Cole
(Former Music City Mustang Club Members)
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