Billy Peace was born February 20, 1963 to Lillie Mae Kelly Peace and the late Horace Thomas Peace in Vance County, North Carolina. He departed this life on September 17, 2019 at Universal Healthcare in Oxford, North Carolina.

He was educated in Vance County Public Schools and a graduate of Vance Senior High School.

Billy was employed with Hill's Lawn Service in Henderson, North Carolina until his health declined. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel at 104 S. Chestnut Street, Henderson, North Carolina.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at New Beginning Ministries, Inc. at 8139 NC Hwy 39 South, Epsom, North Carolina at 1:00 p.m. and viewing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, James "Jimmy" Peace and Jackie Peace.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a wife, Fonda Gabriel Peace of Niagara Falls, New York; two daughters, Patrice Gill and Javont'e Wimbush both of Henderson, North Carolina; one granddaughter, Qi'Mya Shearin of Henderson, North Carolina; a loving and devoted mother, Lillie Mae Kelly Peace of the home; four brothers, Horace A. Peace (Lillian) of Denville, New Jersey, Joe Peace (Cynthia), Robert Peace and Wilbert Peace (Gwen), all of Henderson, North Carolina; two sisters, Carolyn "Faye" Bullock (Dale) and Jessie Hargrove (Louis) both of Henderson, North Carolina; a special friend, Gloria Daniels of Henderson, North Carolina and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends at 316 Keene Street, Henderson, North Carolina.