ROCKY MOUNT - Billy Lee Dix, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in Danville, Virginia on March 10, 1937, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Dix and Nellie Eula Willis Dix. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Copeland Dix; his sister, Connie Fay Dix and his brother, Roger Ray Dix.

Billy is survived by his wife, Rachel Thompson Dix; his daughters, Suzanne Dix Day (Douglas) and Krissie Spitcaufsky (Cory); 5 grandchildren; his sisters, Barbara Dix Oakes and Patsy Dix Robertson (Tom); his brothers, Dexter David Dix (Pam) and Douglas Wilson Dix (Rosemary); his closest friend who was like a brother to him, Dick Edmondson; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and good friends.

A memorial service was held August 6, 2024 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Rocky Mount with Rev. Les Carpenter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Alter Guild, 301 S Circle Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.