Wednesday, July 22, 2026 8:44 am

Billy Seay, age 87, of Forest City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Billy was born December 11, 1938 in Rutherford Couty to the late James Seay and Lavada Lowery Seay. He was a graduate of Tri-High School and served honorably in the U.S. Army. Billy worked as a Brick and Block Mason and later worked as a metallurgist at Torrington/Timken Industries for over 20 years. Billy was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. He was dedicated to helping veterans and spent time taking them to Dr.'s appointments and on Veteran's Honor Trips. He served many years on the Rutheford County Honor Guard and the American Legion. Billy was also a member of CHASE Lions Club and delivered Meals on Wheels for the Rutherford County Senior Center.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph "Boney" James Seay.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Roberta Seay; daughter, Lesley Watson (Spencer) of Rutherfordton; son, Kevin Seay (Vicki) of Texas; sister, Trina Greene (Max) of Caroleen; grandchildren, Danielle Thompson (Matt), Kyle Watson (Taylor), Michelle Seay (Olivia) and two great grandchildren, Selah Watson and Sadie Watson.

The funeral was held July 21 with Rev. Ted Blakenship officiating with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorial donations requested to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.