Billy Roy Poston

Billy Roy Poston, 83, of Landis, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury.

He was born April 17, 1942 in Rowan County to the late Nellie Poston.

Billy worked at Cannon Mills until they closed, then he went to work in maintenance at UNC Charlotte. He was a dedicated member of Grace City Church where he served as assistant minister and various committees. Billy loved mowing grass and he loved people he was a prayer warrior and loved his Lord, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters.

Left to cherish his memory, his wife of 61 years Dollie Poston, and many close friends.

A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove, with Rev. Mark Murphy officiating. A visitation will be prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Whitley’s Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Grace City Church, 405 N Bostian St, China Grove, NC 28023.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.