Billy Gerald Holifield, age 70, of Cottondale, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Billy was born in California and was raised in Laurel, Mississippi before moving to Tuscaloosa. He is preceded in death by his father, Benton Holifield; mother, Aleen Mills and his brother, Rusty Freeman. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Holifield; daughters, Kelly Smith (Ryan) and Amy Boulware (Nick); son, Jeremy Wilson (Tabitha); brother, David Mills (Gina); grandchildren, Emily and Marley Smith, Kara and Jackson Boulware, Rylan and Audrie Wilson; and a host of other family and friends.
Billy was a dedicated and hard working man leaving behind a legacy of Love and Devotion. For 35 years, Billy worked in the oil field for Haliburton where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to his job. Outside of work he cherished his time spent hunting, playing dominoes and traveling to the mountains; however, his greatest joy came from spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Billy's love for his family was evident in everything he did.
Billy was a beloved member of Little Sandy Baptist Church where he held his pastor, Bro. Ken Myers, and the congregation in high regard. His faith was the cornerstone of his life and his hope was in Christ. In his passing, we find comfort in knowing that he is eternally healed. Billy Holifield will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His loving spirit, dedication to his family and unwavering faith have left him an inerasable mark on the hearts of many.
Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Little Sandy Baptist Church with burial to follow in Memory Hill Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time.
Bro. Ken Meyers will officiate the services with Ryan Smith, David Truhett and Amy Boulware speaking. Pallbearers will be Nick Boulware, Ryan Smith, Jeremy Wilson, Eddie Knotts, Chris Beckham and Stewart Barton. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy McLeod, Randall Dobbs and Little Sandy Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Little Sandy Baptist Church, 13281 Barbour Loop, Tuscaloosa, Al 35405, in memory of Billy to be used for the "Roadblock" ministry.
Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial provider, is honored to serve the Holifield family during their time of bereavement. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorychapelfuneralhome.com
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