Billy Wayne Laney

Billy Wayne aka Bill or B.W., married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Bryant on November 13, 1954. He was a lifelong Junction City’s Dragon Fan; long after traveling all over to see his Grands play or cheer, he continued to keep up with them. Mr. Laney was a U.S. Army veteran, a retiree from Pipefitters Local 706 Automatic Sprinkler and long-time employee of El Dorado Chemical, and a Lifetime member of the NRA. Billy was a lover of the outdoors enjoying hunting, fishing, farming and tending to the Laney’s Homeplace. He loved and supported his family. He was a lifelong member of Scotland Presbyterian Church, where he served many years as an Elder.

Preceding him in death are his parents, beloved wife Carolyn, sisters - Catherine Laney Couch and Yvonne (Bonnie) Laney Wheelus; brothers - James JR, Alex, and Ben Laney.

Survivors include his daughters, Vicki Hamaker (Don) and Sandra Bryan (Eddie) all of Junction City; Grandchildren - Justin Hamaker (Melissa) of Decatur, TX, Jana Frisby (Jed) of Junction City, Laney Bryan (Kristyn) of El Dorado and Miranda Bryan of Magnolia; along with great-grandchildren - Kyrstin, London, and Mia Hamaker, Abigail and Emma Frisby, Addie, Ryder and Karson Bryan; his brother, Marcus (Mary) Laney of Orlando, FL; and a dear cousin, Julia Laney Machen of Magnolia; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family expresses special thanks to Billy's many wonderful caregivers and Heritage Nursing Center of Hayneville.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00, Friday, June 12, 2026 at Three Creek Baptist Church, 8914 Haynesville Hwy, Junction City, AR with Dano Rainer and Bruce Rux officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Pierced Hands Food Ministry, 8914 Haynesville Hwy, Junction City, AR 71749, Scotland Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 905, Junction City, AR 71749 or to the Charity of Donors' Choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com