ROCKY MOUNT - Billy Andre Murray, age 88, passed away May 30, 2025. He was born September 24, 1936, son of Hardy Albert and Martha Brantley Murray. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Murray; siblings, Harold Murray, Danny Murray, Albert Murray and Jenny Spellman and the mother of his children, Emma Murray.

He is survived by his children, Richard Murray of Warrenton and Teresa Murray of Elm City; sisters, Georgia Murray of Greensboro and Josephine Flora of Bunn; companion, Phyllis Conney; along with several nieces, nephews and other extended relatives.

Billy was "Papa" to Alyssa Rubin (Kris) of Fernley, NV, Jessica Proctor of Elm City and Victoria Proctor (Joshua Shearin), also of Elm City.

A service was held June 3, 2025 at Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church, Nashville. Interment followed in the church cemetery.