William “Billy” Albright of Siler City, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He had courageously battled cancer.
Billy was born February 22, 1949. He was the son of Worth and Louise Simmons Albright. He was predeceased in death by his parents and brother, Millis. Billy was a member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church. He graduated from Coleridge School. There he met the love of his life, Brenda Brown. Billy served in the U.S. Army. He was owner of Albright Fencing, a cattleman and farmer. He enjoyed hunting but his greatest pastime was supporting his grandchildren in their activities. There has never been a more devoted Papaw.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda Brown Albright; daughter, Kelly Gaines and husband Steve of Goldston; son, Bradley and wife Aedrin of Bear Creek; sister, Loretta Beane-Wachs and husband Ron of Siler City; grandchildren, Abby, Sadie and Luke Gaines, Reid, Brooks and Turner Albright.
A private memorial service will be held at the family’s home, Thursday May 27, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the afternoon, led by John Phillips and Ron Wachs.
Services entrusted to Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service.
