Billy J. Church Sr., 85, of Deming, NM passed away at Mimbres Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 16, 2023 after a brief illness.

Born in Elbredge TN, he attended Milan High School and the University of Tennessee. In his time on Earth, he was a manufacturing engineer, a factory representative for an international company, an entrepreneur, and a traveler; but most importantly, he was a loving husband of over 60 years to Elizabeth and a devoted father to Jack Church of Phoenix as well as Kevin Church and his wife Robin Kimball of Las Cruces. Additionally, he was an adoring grandfather to Eric and Hannah. He also leaves behind his beloved chorkie, Tootsie. He will be missed dearly by those who knew him.

As per his wishes cremation has taken place and has been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

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