Billy Ray Alexander, Jr., 59 of Atlanta, TX, went to be with the Lord August 24, 2021 at Christus St. Michael’s Hospital. Billy was born November 7, 1961, in Atlanta, TX to Billy and Lorene Alexander. He loved being outdoors, taking care of his animals. Billy was a Logger by trade and a great shade tree mechanic. He would help anyone in need, despite he, himself, didn’t have much.
Service will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home. A walk thru viewing will be held on August 30, from 5:00 pm, to 8:00 pm at Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home, (please wear your mask). Burial will be at Smyrna Cemetery, Atlanta, TX.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Lorene Alexander; one sister, Sherry Kay Alexander; one granddaughter, Joelee Sprayberry; one niece, Debbie Nottingham; and two great nephews, Daultyn Slaten and Camden Mathews.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Alexander; one brother, Jeffrey Alexander; five sisters, Patricia Green (Brian) and children, Kayla, Kasey(Kristina),and Mary Ann; Melissia Browning (Tony), and children, Tonya and Tony Jr.; Donna Browning (Todd) and son Asa; Debra Alexander and children Kelly(Christopher and Caleb), Johnny and Donny (Little Man) and Wanda Slaten (DeWayne) and children DJ, Kevin, and Kristy (Aliyia, Lela, and Jazzy); tree step-sons, James Nottingham (Tonya) and children Brianna and Twilight); Danny Sprayberry (Angela) and children Casen and Cadent; William Sprayberry and children Lilly Dean and Molly Mae Pruitt; and a number other relatives and friends.