Billy Ray "Bill" Stringer passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his residence in Jonesboro, Louisiana.  He was 83 years old.  Bill loved yard work, and mowing his grass was one of his favorite things to do. He was a perfectionist.  Bill also enjoyed fishing off of his pier in his back yard.  He loved traveling, and especially enjoyed going to the mountains.  Bill was an outspoken individual.  Right or wrong, he would give you his opinion.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Robinson) Stringer; sons, Bill Stringer (Melissa), and Steve Stringer (DeAnna); daughter, Cheryl Stringer; grandchildren, Tabatha Meredith, Treasure Daniel (Dean Holcomb), Tiffany Watson (Jeff), Tasha Kirkpatrick (Ryan), Josh Stringer (Kasey), Joey Stringer (Danielle), Kirk Jury, Dee Jury, Savion Jury, Shay Jury and Ivy Stringer; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Walter Stringer (Flora).

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann (Duck) Stringer; father, Gwin A. Stringer; mother, Marie (Pierce) Stringer; stepson, Chris Robinson.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, Louisiana from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in the Southern-Edmonds Chapel at 10:00AM.  Bro. Randy Dark and Bro. Michael McNatt will officiate.

Burial will be in Garden of Memories in Jonesboro under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.