of Mountain View, AR
December 28, 1930 - March 19, 2020
Billy Joe Whitley, 89, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Billy was born on December 28, 1930 in Tuckerman, Arkansas to the late George and Johnny Savina Cauhorn. Billy was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked for many years as a machinist for General Motors. He was a faithful member of the Highway 5 Church of Christ, where he served as an elder and will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.
Billy is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kathleen (Arrowood) Whitley; one son, Shannon Whitley and wife Melissa of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; three daughters, Teresa Pigg and husband Gentry of Clarksville, Tennessee, Marlene Menz of Memphis, Tennessee, and Phoebe Hickmont and husband Tracy of Flint, Michigan; one sister, Wanda Eckiss of St. Louis, Missouri; step-daughter, Marcella Cox and husband Ron of Woodstock, Georgia, and step-son, Tom Lloyd and wife Kathy of Canton, Georgia; along with many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, George and Johnny Savina Cauhorn ; daughter, Patricia; sisters, Glenda and Judy; wife, Joyce Whitley; son-in-law, Mark Menz and step-son, Chuck Lloyd.
Billy will be laid to rest at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.