Billy Ray Christy

Obituary: Billy Ray Christy, 74, of Kannapolis passed away July 22, 2017 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born October 30, 1942 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Robert Washington Christy and Myrtle Cranford Christy. Billy worked as a supervisor at Cannon Mills # 6 and 7 weave rooms for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He loved spending time with his family. Billy had strong faith and love for his Lord and Saviour. He especially loved to share the Gospel with anyone he met. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Mark Murphy. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 prior at Whitley's. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Christy, three children, Donnie Christy of Salisbury, Rita Christy Williford (Todd) of Kannapolis, Todd Murphy (Donna) of Lexington, 8 grandchildren, Tyler and Tanner Christy, Colby, Katie and Jackson Williford, Mark( Kyla ) and Luke Murphy, Beth Murphy Tincher (Drew), three great grandchildren, Mason Christy, Jacob and Abigail Murphy, two step-children, Kelly Wyatt (Billy) of Concord, Shelly Miller (Jeff) of Concord,5 step grandchildren, Garrett Luckado(deceased), Maggie, Trey and Josh Wyatt, Madison Miller and two sisters, Mattie Love of Stanfield and Peggy Shue of Enochville. Memorials may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, 405 Bostian Street, China Grove, NC 28023. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 10:00 - 11:00 am Tuesday July 25, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 11:00 am Tuesday July 25, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis, NC