Billy Joe Parlier

Billy Joe Parlier, 86, of Morganton, NC passed away on Monday September 9, 2024 at Amorem Hospice. He was a character, someone who loved good conversation, playing many holes of golf, and he loved to make you laugh.

Billy was born on March 7, 1938, in Caldwell County to the late Lena Carrigan Killian. Billy attended Gateway Bible Church and St. Peters Methodist Church. He grew up in Maiden, NC and attended Appalachian State University where he obtained a degree in Industrial Art. He was a veteran of the US Navy and faithfully served his country from 1956-1960. Billy was a vocational rehabilitation counselor with the state of NC for thirty plus years. He was also a shop teacher in Ohio. Billy was an artist. He was a painter, a metal and wood worker, and he loved to paint cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lena Carrigan Killian.

Billy is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Elizabeth Parlier; children, Billy Parlier, Robert Byron Little (Starling), David Richard Little (Emily), William Ralph Little (Lisa), Ruthe Pavone (John), Kathy Dover, and Carole Mull (John). He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; brother, Earl “Rooster” Killian (Pam); sisters Patricia “Sissy” Deaton and Cherie Berry.

The Celebration of Life for Billy will be at 2pm, Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Brian Elwell officiating. Burial will follow after the service. Military honors will be provided by the US Navy.

The Family asks that you wear your craziest hat in honor of Bill “Pop”. In lieu of flowers please give a donation to Gateway Bible Church: 222 Believers Way Morganton, NC 28655.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.