BILLY JOE GLISSON

Billy Joe Glisson, age 90, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025, at his residence.

Graveside services for Mr. Glisson will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Hebrew Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. James Scarborough officiating.  Interment will immediately follow the service.

Mr. Glisson was born in Donalsonville, GA, on April 15, 1935, to Arthur and Arie Lewis Glisson.  He retired from the State of Florida, where he was employed as a heavy equipment operator.  Mr. Glisson was a good manager, hard worker, and provided well for his family.  He loved his family deeply and always welcomed any time that he could spend with them.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Nira Jean White Glisson; his daughter, Sandra Glisson; his grandchildren, Shery Delk, Shelly Smith, and Glenda Glisson; his great grandchildren, Haylee Givens, Kalon Delk, Myra Hornsby, Ashton Smith, Kendal Smith, Anthony North, Tristan North, Steven Holmes, and Savanna Holmes; as well as his great great grandchildren, Ava Givens, Will Givens, and Callan Hornsby.

Mr. Glisson was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Glisson and Arie Lewis Glisson; his son, Glenn Glisson; a grandson, William "Bubby" Yates; a great grandson, Christian Walker; three brothers, Winton Glisson, Earl Glisson, and Milton "Buddy" Glisson; and his sister, Ruby Howard.