Billy Ray Coley, 76, died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Three River Health and Rehab in Windsor, NC.  He was born December 17, 1935 in Nash County son of the late William Andrew, Sr. and Minnie Lee Register Coley.  He was preceded in death by a son Billy Ray Coley, Jr., sisters, Edna Coley Waters, Nettie Coley Jacobs and a brother, William Andrew (Buddy) Coley, Jr.

He is survived by a daughter Yvonne Coley of California, sister, Addie Mae Hill of Rocky Mount and a brother Garland Coley of Nashville. Graveside service was held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Pineview Cemetery with the Rev. Corrine Coley officiating.  Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home in Nashville.