Billy Joe Williams, 90, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away October 18, 2026, in Farmington, Missouri, surrounded by his family.

He was born January 8, 1936, in Rector, Arkansas, the son of Louis Franklin and Martha Sue (Harmon) Williams.

Billy served in the United States Navy, where he was a Gunner and also boxed. He retired from General Motors and later worked in real estate in Branson, Missouri. A devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan, Billy cheered on his team through wins and losses. He was a horse racing enthusiast and loved fishing. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart, as did his beloved dog, Lola, whom he leaves behind.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Larry Williams, Frank Williams, and Bobby Williams; and his sister, Maretta Minehart; and also, Ricky Gamble; Joel Gamble, and Wanda Gamble.

Billy is survived by his son, Timothy (Mary) Williams; his daughter, Kitty Quinton; grandchildren, Jamie Worley, Brittaney (Jon)Miller, Taylor Williams, and Ashley Denman; great-grandchildren, Braylen Lansford, Remi Miller, Jack Miller, Robert Carman, Aidynn Denman, and Coleson Denman; and his sister, Linda Williams.

Billy leaves behind, David Gamble whom he loved as his own son along with Davey (Lori) and Austina (Timothy); Tiffany, Jonathon, Jared, Taylor, Stephanie, Emily, Alyssa, Joey, and Dean; and Mikya, Paisley, Abigail, Carter, Ellie, Lukas, Teagan, Annabelle, Jerome, and Kyle; whom he loved as his own grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott, Arkansas. A graveside service with military funeral honors will follow at Williams Cemetery in Piggott, Arkansas.

Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements.