Billy Ray Burress
July 19, 1946 ~ January 16, 2026
Born in:
Haywood Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailIt is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Billy Ray Burress, 79, of Candler, NC on January 16, 2026.
Bill was born July 19, 1946 to Eugene Burress and Edith Collier Stamey in Haywood County, NC. He was a proud United States Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jerry David Burress, and his sister, Judy Best.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lynda Burress; his children, Timothy Burress, Jeanna Baugh and Mark Burress; several grandchildren; and many loving family members and friends, who will remember him always.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23 in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Allen Rash officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Services
Visitation: January 23, 2026 12:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: January 23, 2026 1:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: January 23, 2026 2:00 pm
Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smokey Park Hwy
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-4415
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Jeanna my prayers are with you and your family as you navigate this difficult journey. May God grant you peace and strength.
So sorry to hear about Billy’s passing. We were classmates at Canton High School, Class of 1964. I had not seen Billy in years, but I’ll always remember the good times growing up together in Canton back in the 60’s. His late brother, Jerry, and my late brother, Jim Ab, were classmates – lots of good memories of that era. My condolences to Lynda and the family during this difficult time.
I love you uncle Bill. So many great memories with you. Aunt Lynda, I know how much you are grieving his loss. Praying for you every day.