He is the eldest member and last of his generation of his family.
Billy Joe was a welder in the steel industry most of his life. He was an avid fisher. Billy Joe was looked up to by several family members especially his nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings and his two sons, Timothy Lane Smith and Steven Keith Smith.
Billy Joe is survived by his daughter, Rebekah Smith Sudsberry; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
A visitation for Billy will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ridout's Trussville Chapel, 1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, July 3, 2024 beginning at 11:00 AM at Cahaba Heights Baptist Church Cemetery, 3800 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243. Pastor Daniel Strong will preside over the service.