Billy Joe Wilkie, 65

Billy Joe Wilkie, 65, of Hendersonville, died on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Park Ridge Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe Jay and Nena Redden Wilkie and one daughter Tracy Gail Wilkie.

Billy Joe was born and raised in Henderson County and lived in Fletcher and was a former employee of Cranston Print Works. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Gail, one daughter, Wanda Lynn Wilkie, three brothers and three sisters.

A graveside service will be at 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Shepherd Memorial Park at 5045 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC. Pastor Sturgill will be officiating. An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.