William L. "Billy" Monroe of Raeford, formerly of Red Springs, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the age of 78.
He was born in Hoke County on February 20, 1938 to the late Clarence Patrick Monroe and Katherine McBryde Monroe. He retired from the U.S. Postal service as the postmaster of the Red Springs Post Office. After retirement he owned and operated Red Springs Auto Sales and Highway 211 Mini Storage in Red Springs.
He leaves behind his wife, Felecia Prince Monroe of Raeford; his daughter, Catherine Womble of Raeford; his stepchildren, Larry Phillips of Holden Beach, Teresa Richardson and her husband, Mickey of Red Springs, and Pam Shooter of Lumberton; his stepbrother, Eddie Phillips of Charlotte; five grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8th at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
The funeral will begin at 2 p.m.in the funeral home chapel with The Rev. Dr. Ray Harris and The Rev. Tom Lee officiating. Entombment will be in the Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs following the service.
Memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com