Billy Ray Self

Mr. Billy Ray Self, 74, of Sunshine, went home to wish his Lord and Savior a Happy Birthday on Wednesday, December 25, 2013.
He was the son of the late Cleatus and Omer Self, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Self, and a sister, Dorothy Ledford. He had retired from Broyhill after 24 years, and was a member and former Deacon of Big Springs Baptist Church.
He went peacefully at home, and is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann; two daughters, Libby Green and her husband David, and Debbie Martin and her husband Chris; a sister, Betty Biggerstaff and her husband Tim, of Charleston; a brother, Frank Self; there are three grandchildren, Clint Green, Cayla Green, and Michele Martin; two great grandsons, Dalton Green and Bryson Martin; there are many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
The Funeral will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Big Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Paul Scott and Rev. Alan Beane will officiate, and Rev. Ruben Mason will provide a eulogy. Burial will follow in the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Visitation will be from 10:45 am until 12:45 pm Saturday in the Family Life Center of Big Springs Baptist Church, prior to the service. Active pallbearers will be Clint Green, Terry Self, Tommy McCurry, Chris Toms, Lloyd Green, Buck Green, Seth Arrowood, and Ronnie Walker. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Senior Adults Mens Sunday School Class and also Clayton Green.
Memorials may be made to Big Springs Baptist Brotherhood, 534 Big Springs Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences @www.washburndorsey.com.