Billy was born on October 1, 1953, in Louisville, MS. He was a graduate of Louisville High School and retired as a supervisor from Georgia Pacific Corp. After retirement, he enjoyed farming on the family farm. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tammie Johns Cherry, and his parents, Elva Wylie and Grover Jackson Cherry.
He is survived by his sons, Jon Doss (Meredith) Cherry, and Brandon Cherry, both of Louisville; a daughter, Addison L. (Justin) Jones of Shuqualak, MS; a sister, Arlene (Johnny) Johnson of Louisville; two brothers, Benny (Pattie) Cherry of Union, MS, and Danny Cherry of Decatur, MS; and three grandchildren, Kyleighe Ray Jones, Haddie Jones, and Anna Grace Cherry.
Memorials in Billy’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.