Billy Ray Stewart

Walhalla – Billy Ray Stewart, 73, of 1882 Westminster Highway passed away April 28, 2020 at Prisma Cottingham Hospice House.

Born in Oconee, SC, he was the son of the late Lewis Dee Stewart and Ara Wilson Stewart. Billy was a heavy equipment operator with Oconee County Roads and Bridges Department and was of Church of God faith. Billy was an avid dirt track race fan and never was too busy to stop and shoot the breeze with his many friends.

Billy is survived by his daughters April Townsend of Columbia, SC, Sonya Cariker of Mountain Rest and stepdaughter Lisa Phillips of West Union; companion of 30 years, Joyce Roach; six grandchildren, Lewis Stewart, Nicholas Lance, Emilee Townsend, William Townsend, Riley Carver, Jackson Foster; four great grandchildren, Brantley Smith, Bayleigh Stewart, Kasen Stewart and Sawyer Lance.

In addition to his parents, Billy is preceded in death by his sister, Margie Lenora Stewart Foster.

A Graveside Service will be held at 3 pm, Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at First Baptist Memorial Park.

The family is at the home of daughter, Sonya Cariker, 250 Fourness Ridge Rd Mountain Rest, SC 29664. Flowers are accepted.

Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.