Billy Wayne White

Billy Wayne White, 84, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. The family has entrusted Dansby Heritage Chapel with the arrangements. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at Dansby Heritage Chapel with Brothers Charles David “Trey” Brown III and Kenneth Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Piedmont Memory Gardens, where Military Honors will be performed by the Air Force. Pallbearers will include Trent Dickeson, Dakota DeBerry, Aaron Buse, Tim Buse, Raj Singh, Earnest Blaylock, Kagan Hollingsworth and Alan Snider. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Davis, Herkie Allen, Charles David Brown Jr., DJ White and Kenny Holbrooks. 

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Cleve and Bonnie White; his parents-in-law, Virgil and Pauline Brown; brothers-in-law Paul Brown, Bobby Brown, and Charles Brown; sisters-in-law Faye Snider; and special in-laws Helen Brown, Shirley Brown, and Charles Snider.

 Born and raised in Alabama, Billy graduated from Piedmont High School before proudly serving four years in the U.S. Air Force as an airline mechanic. Among his notable achievements was participating in the first four moon chases. After an honorable discharge, he worked at Rome Plow and then dedicated over 20 years to Bynum, where he advanced from welder to Quality Control specialist, performing x-rays on tanks. Following retirement, he owned White’s Radiators, serving the Piedmont community. 

Billy and his beloved wife Virginia shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they enjoyed lake outings, RV travels, motorcycle rides across the country, and exploring new destinations. Yard sales, especially the annual 411-yard sale, were a cherished pastime. An avid car enthusiast, Billy loved restoring antique vehicles and was a devoted NASCAR fan. 

A committed member of Lozahatchee Lodge #97 in Piedmont, Billy was to receive his 50-year pin this year, which the lodge will honor posthumously at his funeral.

 He is survived by his wife Virginia; siblings Betty Kelley (Donnie), Anne Stoneburner (David); sister-in-law Sue Deason; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all the doctors who provided exceptional care to Billy over the years.

 Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday at Dansby Heritage Chapel.

 Dansby Heritage Chapel is honored to serve the White family during this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Piedmont Education Trust or Piedmont Rescue Squad.