Billy Ray Early, age 82, of Kissimmee, FL passed away on Monday October 27, 2014 with his family by his side. He was known for his response to “How are you Billy Ray?” His response was “Faaaantastic!” Billy Ray worked for Lockheed “Skunkworks” for 36 years before retiring in 1996. Some of the planes he worked on were the L-1011, SR-71 “Blackbird”, and U2\TR1. He was a US Navy Korean War Veteran serving on aircraft carriers. He loved the Blue Angels.
He is survived by his daughter Raylene (Jeff) Ramey and his 6 grandchildren Justin, Andrew, Matthew, Kimberleigh, ELizabeth and Melissa Ramey. His most proud moments were spent with his grandchildren. His favorite saying was, “If I would have known grandchildren were this much fun he would have had them first”. He has 2 brothers LeRoy Early and Michael Brewer and a sister-in-law Jackie Brazell. He is preceeded in death by his loving wife Joyce Early and his sister Norma Jean Proctor.
Visitations are Sunday November 2, 2014 from 1:00-4:00 pm at CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 511 Emmett St KLissimmee, FL 34741 A service will be Monday November 3, 2014 at CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME followed by interment with full military honors at Florida National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
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Billy R Early
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