of Mountain View, AR
February 2, 1929 - June 3, 2020
Billy Carl Storey, 91, of Mountain View, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord June 3, 2020. Billy was born February 2, 1929 in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Billy was born to the late Earl and Hattie Storey, and grew up in Mountain View. He attended college at Arkansas State Teachers College (now University of Central Arkansas), Ouachita Baptist University, and eventually graduated from Arkansas College (now Lyon College). After college, he served three years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He returned to Arkansas where he began his career as an Elementary School Teacher and subsequently retired after 26 years teaching. Billy was also an avid car lover and worked as a car dealer for many years. He liked to stay busy and active in the community and worked at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View until the age of 89.
Billy was married to the love of his life, Willie, for 68 years. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. Billy loved animals, especially horses. He owned horses most of his life and has had countless dogs and cats throughout the years. He especially loved his dog, Laddie, and cat, John Tom, who both spent many hours sleeping on his lap.In his spare time, he loved to visit with friends over coffee or Dr. Pepper at Hardee's round table and go the car auction with his buddies. He was also known to skillfully tell jokes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hattie Storey, and his daughter, Betty Lou Ferrand.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Storey; son, Joseph Storey; grandson, Christopher Ferrand; granddaughter, Crystal Storey; grandson, Jason Storey; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Burdyshaw, as well as many other extended family and friends.
Visitation will be on Sunday June 7, 2020, from 4pm-6pm, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Graveside service will be Monday June 8, 2020, at 1pm, at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Pallbearers: David Mitchell, Steve Mitchell, Wayne Pinkston, Jason Storey, Donald Trammell and Bob Turner
Honorary Pallbearers: Rick Mitchell, S.W. Mitchell, Bob Smith, Danny Shepherd, and Vick Horton.
Roller Crouch Funeral Homes are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funerals and visitations to 1/3 chapel capacity.
All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines that require individuals to stand at least six feet apart.
Joey and family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Bill was a sweet and kind man and will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dawn Branscum
Joey, so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was family to us and our family. He was a very kind man, always friendly and made you welcome in their home. We will keep you, your Mom and family in our prayers.
I first met Billy at Hardees where I got close to Mrs. Willie. He was always so patient and kind waiting on Mrs. Willie while she was talking with her ladies. Mr Billy will greatly be missed. He was like a grandpa to me.
Joey. So sorry to hear of ur dad's passing. He is with his parents and Betty Lou in heaven. He was a good man. Give ur mom my love. We had some good times at Thriftway and going to pick up cars and watch the Cards play. Email or call me at 501 690 7060
So sorry for your loss Mr storey was one of my favorite teachers sure gonna miss him
Such a kind and gentle man. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Such a kind and gentle man. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
My life was touched in a special way by this very kind, life-loving man!
Billy was my dad's, Dallas Everett, best friend for many years. He and his family were regulars at our house and we at their's.
My heart and prayers are with Willie, Joe, and the grand and great-children.
Celebrating a life well lived and a life well loved.
Earth's loss is Heaven's gain!
Love,
Remonica
Prayers for the family
The world will not be as a better place at the loss of such a good person as Mr. Storey. He was a kind and a very good teacher. I didn't have him as a teacher myself but I was in school when he taught. He always spoke with a smile and his voice was so gentle. My prayers go out to Willie and all the family and friends that they will be comforted by the Spirit of God and I pray that the memories serve you well.
Sorry for your loss.
I worked with Bill at the OFC for the last few years of his working career, thought the world of him.
My husband purchased a car from Billy when he got back from Vietnam 50 years ago.
Bill will be greatly missed and we are so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your Loss, Bill and my late dad AB Holt were long time friends, he taught my children in school, was a good person, prayers for all the family