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William Dorris “Billy” Bucy

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William Dorris “Billy” Bucy, 92, of Puryear, Tennessee, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.

Billy was born Tuesday, June 24, 1930, in Buchanan, Tennessee, to the late Willie Brooks Bucy and the late Irma Atkins Bucy. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Roger Lee Bucy.

He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran, serving in both the Vietnam and Korean Wars. He formerly worked at Holley Carburetor and PTL in Paris, JB Hunt Trucking as a truck driver, and Walmart in Murray, Kentucky.  Billy enjoyed farming and formerly owned Bucy’s Value Mart in Puryear, Tennessee.  He was a member of East Wood Church of Christ in Paris.

He was married to Luzvisminda “Lucy” Ferrer Bucy, who preceded him in death Sunday, November 8, 2015.

He is survived by one son: Billy Bucy, of Puryear, Tennessee; one step-daughter: Lolita Soriano, of San Diego, California; one step-son: Deo (Melita) Soriano, of San Diego, California; one grandchild: Jade Bucy; four grandchildren: Lorraine (Anthony) Palmeda, Deomel (Shadette) Soriano, Jericho Soriano, and Jade Locita Bucy; and three great-grandchildren: Madeline Soriano, Sabin Soriano, and Victoria Luz Gallegos.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, Tennessee 38242.  The body is to be cremated.  A memorial service will be held at East Wood Church of Christ at a later date.

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