Mr. Willie Rufus Billingslea, Jr. was born on June 3, 1966 in Valley, Alabama. He was the son of Vonice Billingslea and the late Willie Rufus Billingslea, Sr. Willie departed this life on October 10, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Medical Center, Columbus, GA.

“Butch,” as he was affectionately known by many was also nicknamed, “Dog” by his friends. He was a loving, fun, and outgoing person. He attended the Lanett City Schools where he was a “Standout” basketball player.

Butch had many titles. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, cousin and a friend to many.

He leaves his wonderful memories to be cherished by his loving mother, Vonice Billingslea of Lanett, AL; daughter, Naketta Billingslea of Lanett, AL; son, Shun’Derrius Strong of Montgomery, AL; grandchildren, Mazion Cofield, Tatum Strong and Kailor Strong; sisters, Mekisha(Tony)Cochran of Opelika, AL, Suelan McMullen, Lanett, AL and Jameika Story of Lanett, AL; brother, MaKeith Landers of Louisville, KY; special aunt, Linda Zachery, of Lanett, AL; special cousins, Tona Shells of Lanett, AL; special friend, Georgia Reynolds of Union Springs, AL; and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends

Graveside Services for Mr. Billingslea will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Pinehill Cemetery with Bishop Donald Lancaster, officiating, Overseer Calvin Daniels, Eulogist and Mr. Benjamin Baker, assisting.

Public viewing will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Arrangements entrusted to M. W. Lee Mortuary of West Point.