Billy B. Herndon

Billy B. Herndon, 77, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.

Billy was born May 11, 1946, in Stuttgart to James Eugene and Flora G. Prine Herndon. He was a graduate of Stuttgart High School where he was a member of the Ricebird football team and an avid Ricebird fan. He was owner/operator of Herndon’s Repair Shop and attended Harmony Baptist Church.

In his earlier years, Billy traveled all over the United States attending drag races and also played softball for Mack’s Old Timers team. But he most enjoyed his Monday night socials at Donald White’s Garage.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Betty Jean.

Survivors are his brother, Larry Herndon and wife Kay of Conway; his sister, Bonnie Hill of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews including Buddy Hill and wife Mary Ann of Hazen.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home.