Billy Wesley Owen Addis, 49, loving husband of Michelle Addis, died Friday, April 16, 2021.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of Elayne Eskew Addis Herring and the late Richard Addis.
Mr. Addis spent his life working hard as a servant of his community. He retired after 28 years of service from Parker District Fire Department and was a long-time Commissioner and volunteer Captain for the Duncan Chapel Fire Department. He was on his third, six-year tenure as Commissioner. He also spent his time working at Mike’s Body Shop. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his loving wife and mother, he is survived by three daughters, Victoria Buckles (Josh), Taylor Addis, and Gracie Addis; one son, Coleman Addis; two brothers, Richard and Donavan Addis; ten grandchildren, Tyler Addis, Jade Buckles, Ava Buckles, Aidan Buckles, Abbriella Sizemore, Sophia Addis, Zoie Addis, Sadiemae Whitmire and two grandchildren on the way; and a grand dog, Shadow.
A public viewing will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM at Reedy River Baptist Church followed by the funeral service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery West.
Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Live Stream by going to the Duncan Chapel Fire District Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Enoree Career Center, Fire Fighting Program, 108 Scalybark Road, Greenville, S.C. 29617.