Billy Joe Waller, 78, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, at Care Center of Laurel. He was born Tuesday, December 22, 1942, in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Mill Creek Church in Laurel, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Mill Creek Church with burial to follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. Bro. Bill Myers will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.

Billy Joe had a long, successful career in the food industry as a sales and service manager. He was an active member of Mill Creek Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and on the church board. He loved his family, especially his two grandsons who brought him great joy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Addie Waller, sisters-in-law, Eva Stewart (Thomas), Ora Lee Langston (Leo), Margaret Blackmon (Gene), brothers-in-law, Buddy Walters, Charlie Walters.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jackie Waller, son, Bill Waller, grandchildren, Ethan Wade, Jacob Waller, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Harrison, Linda Sue McCraw (Randle), Joyce Ann Myrick (Douglas), a host of nieces and nephews, and many good friends.

Pallbearers will be Ethan Wade, Jacob Waller, Gary Mosley, Cody Mosley, Jackson Tisdale and Mike Waltman.

Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Busbea, Gerald Walters, Russell Brooks, Donald Walters, Billy Waltman, Gary Strickland and Arthur Lee Nored.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com