Billy Wesley

WESLEY, Mr. Billy Ray - Age 63, joined God's Heavenly family, Monday, June 27 at Genesys Health Park. Family hour 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, G-4805 N. Saginaw St., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Henry L. Fuller, Jr., officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Wesley will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday. Mr. Billy Ray Wesley began his earthly journey September 1, 1947 in High Splint, Kentucky, the son of Selma and Ruth Wesley. Billy moved with his family to War W. Virginia and attended the W. Virginia Public Schools, graduating from Excelsior High School. After arriving in Flint, he was employed by Blount Pest Control, Chevrolet Metal Fabricating Plant, a division of General Motors and a Asbestos Abatement Worker. He retired in 2003. Billy met and married Betty Washington Wesley in 1980 from this union one daughter was born. His Christian journey began when he united with Detroit Street Church of God. Billy later united with Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, where he was baptized and became a dedicated member of the Male Chorus. He leaves in God’s care: wife of 30 years, Betty; daughter, Evita; 2 sons, Billy (Tacey) Benton of Houston, TX and Jerome Smith of Southfield, MI; 5 grandchildren, Kiev, Kion and Irontae, all of Flint, RaeShauna and Iccy, both of Houston, TX; 3 brothers, Bobby Joe (Alice) Wesley, Donald Wesley and William Wesley, all of Flint; 4 sisters, Delores Wesley, Sharon Wesley, both of Flint, Thelma Lindsey of Cleveland, OH and Romance Ross of Indianapolis, IN; aunt, Susie Olivia Wesley of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Wesley was preceded in death by his son, William Russell II; parents; brother, Arthur Wesley; sister, Beulah Davis. The family would like to express special thanks to Genesys Health Park and staff including Register Nurse, Carolyn, Dr. G. Bayasi, Pastor Henry L. Fuller, Jr. and Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church family.

Billy Wesley

September 1, 1947 - June 27, 2011