Billie Gene Fell, Sr.

Billie Gene Fell, SR was born on November 5, 1939 to Richard and Rosa (Cagle) Fell. He departed this world on April 21, 2023, to join his Lord and Savior and his beautiful wife Bobbie June Hightower Fell in a heavenly reunion. Gene was a great man, a war hero, but most of all he was a good Christian man, great husband, dad, PawPaw, brother and friend to many. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, riding horses, riding motorcycles, camping, hanging out at Jacks and telling his many stories and anyone who knew him will tell you, he was one of the best story tellers. He joined the National Guard when he was a junior at Phillips High School and went on to enlist in the U.S. Army at the age of 18, he served his country and retired in the Special Forces, Green Beret as a medic. Gene, served two tours of combat in Vietnam, where he was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. His career in the Army took him and his family to live in various places, being stationed in Italy, Alaska, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and California. In 1974 he retired from the Army as a Sargent Major and returned to Phil Campbell, Alabama to settle down. On November 12, 1960 he married the love of his life Bobbie Hightower, they were married for 52 years before his wife went on to wait for him in heaven for their reunion. During their time together they were blessed with a son Billy G. Fell, JR (Lisha) and a daughter Tina Fell Seay (Jeff). He was PawPaw to 4 Grandchildren, Chance Fell(Jennifer) Carrie Fell Maddox (Tanner), Tanner Parker, Tiona Seay Estavan (Mitchell) and 7 great grandchildren, Tristen Fell, Tinlee and Paislee Parker, Zander and Zaxton Maddox, Ridge and RaeLynn Estavan who survived him at the time of his death. In addition to his children and grandchildren, he is survived by sister in laws Sheila Kimbrough (Danny), Mary Fell, and Yvonne Hightower. He is also survived by brother in law Eddie Hightower (Mary Nell) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife (Bobbie) parents (Richard and Rosa Fell, brothers Edward, Roland, Doug, Frank, Hoyt, and Richard Fell. Sisters Maxine Cerra, Odis Holland and Loraine Fell. Father and Mother in law Duford and Carrie Hightower. Gene was a hero to many but especially his family, friends and all who knew him. Gene was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Phil Campbell, Al where he had served many years as Deacon, Youth director, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent . Services will be held at Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville, AL with visitation on Wednesday April 26, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and funeral in the Chapel on Thursday, April 27,2023 at 11:00am with Brother Mark Daniel officiating. Interment will be at Antioch Baptist Church with military service. Pallbearers will be Chance Fell, Tanner Parker, Tanner Maddox, Josh Hand, Jacob Kimbrough, Lyle Garrison and Kyle Howard. Honorary Pallbearers Mitchell Estavan, Tristen Fell, Zander & Zaxton Maddox, and Ridge Estavan. The family would like to thank Dr. Keith Morrow and Ashton Wimberly for the great care they have gave him through the years. The staff on 5 Th Floor and ICU at NAMC especially his favorite niece Leiah Howard. Also, a special thanks to Hospice of North Alabama and his nurse Whitney Cole. But, most of all thank you to everyone that has lifted him and the family up in prayers. You may leave online condolences at www.pinkardfh.com

Billie Gene Fell, Sr.

November 5, 1939 - April 21, 2023

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