William “Billy” Packer Beachboard, Jr., 78, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 in Satsuma, Alabama. He joined his loving wife of 53 years, Virginia Zerkle Beachboard; parents, William Packer Beachboard, Sr. and Fannie Renfro Beachboard; brother, Arthur Renfro; and sister, Evelyn McCraw.
He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Craig) Chappell; two grandsons, Logan and Cooper Chappell; sister, Beth Peterson; nephews, Jeff Peterson, Jimmy McCraw, and Bruce McCraw; and nieces, Janet Parish, Terri Peterson, and Cindy Peterson.
Billy was in the United States Coast Guard before setting out for a lucrative career in sales and marketing. He loved classic cars, and collected model cars. In Billy’s younger years, he enjoyed waterskiing. He was a Sunday School Teacher, and a wonderful storyteller. Billy was also adept in tinerking and fixing things. He was a loving man who will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at Centerpointe Assembly of God on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., with a funeral service immediately following. There will be a private interment in Pine Crest Cemetery.