Billy Gerald McGarrh passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Merit-Health River Region Medical Center.  He was 82.  Born in Stewart, MS, he was the son of the late CH and Ruby McGarrh.

Billy was a machinist at Marathon LeTourneau, Hebber and Vicksburg Marine.  Billy was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents;  his wife, Joni Chafton McGarrh; siblings, Melvin McGarrh and John McGarrh.

Survivors include his children, Erik McGarrh (Jeanna) and Laura Barlow (Jay); two grandsons, Bryce McGarrh and Noah Barlow.

The family would like to  give a special thanks to The Bluffs Nursing Home, Gentiva Hospice and River Region Medical Center nursing staff for their wonderful care of Billy.

Services will be held at a later date.