Billy Ray Nodine, 71, of Bostic

Billy Ray Nodine, 71, of Bostic, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, November 23, 2025.

He was the son of the late Clyde and Grace Nodine, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Wayne Nodine; and a sister, Patricia Whitaker.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Nodine; his daughters, Cassandra Smith and husband Danny of Bostic, and Jennifer Dobbins of Forest City; his son, Billy Nodine Jr., and wife Russhelle of Ellenboro; his sisters, Ella Mae Suttles of Golden Valley, Libby Dunaway of Spindale, and Debbie Toms and husband Danny of Rutherfordton; his brothers, Robert Nodine Jr. and wife Judy, and Jimmy Nodine, all of Rutherfordton; and his grandchildren, Jesse Dobbins, Kasey Smith, Anneliese Nodine, and Amelia Nodine.

Billy had worked at Stonecutter, Mastercraft and later retired from Valdese Weavers although fixing John Deere tractors was his favorite job.

The funeral was held November 30 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Rev. Marcus Benfield and Rev. Paul White, Jr., officiated.

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.