Billy was a native of Starks and a member of the Pentacostal faith. He was a member of the Vinton Masonic Lodge, as well as Pipefitters Locals 195 and 106. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and cooking.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Virginia Bussell; mother, Rosetta Bussell of Starks; son, Mark Wayne Bussell, Sr., of Starks; daughter, Rebecca Johnson and her husband, David, of Starks; sister Jean Parish; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Willie Bussell; and brother, David Wayne Bussell.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. until service time Sunday, all in the funeral home.