Billy Nodine, 71

Billy Ray Nodine, 71, of Bostic, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, November 23, 2025.

He was the son of the late Clyde and Grace Nodine, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Wayne Nodine; and a sister, Patricia Whitaker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet Nodine; his daughters, Cassandra Smith and her husband Danny of Bostic, and Jennifer Dobbins of Forest City; his son, Billy Nodine Jr., and his wife Russhelle of Ellenboro; his sisters, Ella Mae Suttles of Golden Valley, Libby Dunaway of Spindale, and Debbie Toms and her husband Danny of Rutherfordton; his brothers, Robert Nodine Jr. and his wife Judy, and Jimmy Nodine, all of Rutherfordton; and his grandchildren, Jesse Dobbins, Kasey Smith, Anneliese Nodine, and Amelia Nodine.

Billy had worked at Stonecutter, Mastercraft and later retired from Valdese Weavers; although, fixing John Deere tractors was his favorite job. Billy will be remembered for his willingness to help those in need and ability to fix anything. Anytime someone needed help, he was only a phone call away; it didn't matter what it was, he would come fix it. He was a humble man who, when asked for advice, would often say he "didn't know anything," yet he was full of wisdom and gave advice we could always count on. His legacy lives on in the family he loved and the countless lives he touched.

The Funeral will be conducted at 3:30 pm Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Rev. Marcus Benfield and Rev. Paul White, Jr., will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Boyce Hodge, Nathan Prevette, Jeff Shriner, Adrian Stroud, Cody Toms and Joey Whitaker. 

The Visitation will be from 2 pm until 3:15 pm Sunday at the church prior to the service.

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.