Billy Keith Sheets age 63 of Sparta, North Carolina passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at his home.

Billy was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on November 29, 1947 to Robert Glen and Virginia Harris Sheets.

He is survived by his wife Betty Black Sheets of Sparta, North Carolina; sons and daughters-in-law Joel and Tina Sheets of Galax, Virginia; Pacer and Holly Sheets of Yadkinville, North Carolina; grandchildren Addison Riley Sheets, Avery Madison Sheets and Issac Carter Sheets; brothers and sisters-in-law Gale and Barbara Sheets of Mocksville, North Carolina; Kenneth and Laura Sheets of Sparta, North Carolina; sisters and brothers-in-law Helen and Carl Phillips of West Jefferson, North Carolina; Bobby Marsh of Grassy Creek, North Carolina; Jean Campbell of Creston, North Carolina; Sharon Johnson of Crumpler, North Carolina; Joann and Carl Shore of Statesville, North Carolina and Dawn Baker of Mocksville, North Carolina; sister-in-law Joann Saunders of Lenoir, North Carolina; brother-in-law Jimmy Black of Lenoir, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 1:00 PM in the Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Sam Holder officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.