Billy, affectionately called "PawPaw" by all that loved him, was born in Leighton, Alabama on March 26, 1943 to Pride and Adele Vandiver. He worked as a maintenance technician. PawPaw was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Daddy's hands were filled with warmth and compassion.
He was a man that loved being with his family. He was an easy going guy that loved his candy bars and Mountain Dew. He lived to ensure that his family was taken care of and that they knew the true love of a husband and father.
Although we wish grandpas never died, we are assured through God's amazing grace that he his now resting high on that mountain.
His life will forever be remembered and cherished by his loving wife, Vivian Vandiver; sons, David Vandiver (Betsy), Steve Vandiver (Sherry) and Robert Vandiver (Kim); daughter, Joan Barnes (Jon); grandchildren, Courtne Vandiver, Cody Vandiver (Bailee), Caitlin Vandiver, Andrew Barnes, Brooke Vandiver, Alyssa Barnes and Macey Vandiver; great-grandchildren, Haydn Vandiver and Charleigh Vandiver; a host of other relatives and family friends.
Visitation for Mr. Billy Ray Vandiver will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 2:00PM-4:00PM and Monday, November 2, 2020 from 12:00Noon-1:00PM at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home-Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281, where a service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 1:00PM. Burial will immediately follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens.
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