Billy Ray Burress

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Billy Ray Burress, 79, of Candler, NC on January 16, 2026.

Bill was born July 19, 1946 to Eugene Burress and Edith Collier Stamey in Haywood County, NC. He was a proud United States Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jerry David Burress, and his sister, Judy Best.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lynda Burress; his children, Timothy Burress, Jeanna Baugh and Mark Burress; several grandchildren; and many loving family members and friends, who will remember him always.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23 in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Allen Rash officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m.