Billy Wayne Boatwright, Jr.

Mr. Billy Wayne Boatwright, Jr. age 57, of York, SC passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church, 834 W. Old Limestone Rd. York, SC 29745. The funeral service will be held the following day at 2pm at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Billy Lingerfelt and Pastor Matt Burrell officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens in York, SC.

Billy was born on December 16, 1966 in Rock Hill, SC. He was a graduate of Rock Hill High School and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Billy was a dedicated Mechanical Engineer at Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC. He enjoyed working on cars, working in his yard, the Carolina Gamecocks, and a quiet “front porch sittin’ “, sipping Mountain Dew and eating boiled peanuts while vacationing in the mountains. He was easy going, always available to lend a hand, and had a love so strong for his family. His best title he ever received was “Pop Pop” and he wore it well.

Billy is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Hope Smith Boatwright; his children, Danielle B. Dorsey (Alex), and Billy Boatwright, III (Shelby); his grandsons, Billy Wayne Boatwright, IV, Presley Reid Boatwright, and Mason Alexander Dorsey; and his parents, Billy Wayne Boatwright, Sr. and Linda Perdue Boatwright. Also surviving is his sister, Selina Kedar (Raj), his brother-in-law, Andy Hawkins, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Melina Hawkins.

In memory of Billy Wayne Boatwright, Jr. memorials may be made to Hope Tract Ministries, PO Box 1115 York, SC 29745 or to the Humane Society of York County, 8177 Regent Parkway Fort Mill, SC 29715.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.

Bratton Funeral Home of York, SC is serving the Boatwright family.

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