Billy Joe Tankersley, 86, beloved husband of Belinda Anderson Tankersley, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2025.

Born in Lee County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Clyde William Tankersley and Lula Virginia Martin Tankersley. Billy Joe led a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family. He retired from Monsanto after 30 years of service, later opening a restaurant in Cross Hill, and eventually working as a security guard at FUJI Film for 14 years before fully retiring. He firmly believed in living a purposeful and productive life.

Proud of his service to his country, Billy Joe served for seven years in the Whitmire National Guard. A man of faith, he was devoted to Christ and was a loyal member of the Beacon of Hope Church.

Billy Joe found joy in life's simple pleasures - he especially loved tending to his apple trees, playing his guitar, singing and spending time at home with his wife and family.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Belinda, as well as his brother, Clyde Tankersley, Jr. He also leaves behind three children, Debra Joe Franks (Bill), Laura Merchant and Billy Tankersley (Alex); two stepchildren, Andrew "Scotty" Scott (Melinda) and Amanda "Mandy" Hitt (Fletcher); twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a loving and supportive father and stepfather, cherished by all of his children.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Tankersley and his sister, Pauline Crisp.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Beacon of Hope Church, 2391 Pheasant Rd, Ninety Six, SC 29666 or Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646 (careofthepiedmont.org).

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