Billy accepted Christ and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Sumrall Mississippi. After graduating from high school, he attended Jones Junior College and later joined the United States Army.
On Friday, June 11, 2021, Billy answered the call of the Lord. His Wife Penny McCullum, Father Albert B. McCullum, Mother Iola McCullum, Sister Tommy McCullum preceded him in death.
He leave to treasure his memories, his brothers Albert McCullum (Las Vega, Nevada), Robert McCullum (Seminary, Mississippi) Sisters, Linda McCullum (Houston, Texas), Ann McCullum Polk (Tchula, Mississippi), Judy McCullum (Houston, Texas) and Marilyn McCullum San Antonio, Texas). A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.