Billy W. Tooley, 81, of Paducah, formerly of Hopkinsville, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Billy was born on June 20, 1939, in Todd County, Kentucky, to the late Walter and Virginia Heltsley Tooley Higbee. He was a member of Twelve Oaks Baptist Church in Paducah. Billy served his country proudly as a United States Marine. He retired from Hopkinsville Electric System after more than 30 years. After retirement, he became a volunteer Red Coat at Jennie Stuart Medical Center for 17 years.
Billy is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Patsy Ann Stapp Tooley; one son, Timothy Wayne Tooley and wife, Amie, of Paducah; one sister, Peggy Jo White and husband, Ted, of Canton, Texas; one brother, David Ray Tooley and wife, Carolyn, of Melbourne, FL; three grandchildren, Zach, Nick, and Emma Tooley, all of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Bro. Brandt Lyon officiating.
Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Contributions can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky Chapter, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401 Louisiville, KY, 40205, or The Purchase Area Parkinson’s, 220 Carson Way, Paducah, KY, 42003.
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