Billie Cary Garland

A Time to be Born
Billie Cary Garland received a sweet breath of life on December 31, 1925 to Thomas and Beatrice Reavis Garland in Lunenburg County, Virginia.

A Time to Grow
Billie was educated in Lunenburg Public Schools. He began his work career with Kenbridge Tobacco Co., Smyth Frozen Foods, Deep Water Tunnel and extended employment with Phillip Morris Tobacco Co. where he retired from in November `1983. On his confession of faith he was baptized and joined St. Matthew's Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Dr. H. R. Watkins and later to join Gates of Faith Ministries in Richmond, Virginia under the leadership of Elder Alfred L. Nicholson. Billie enlisted in the USA Army in June 3, 1943 where he served as Private in WW II. He received his honorable discharge on June 29, 1946 with recognition of European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, WWII Victorious Ribbon and Army of Occupational Metal in Germany.

A Time to Love
On December 31, 1988 Billie was joined holy matrimony to Phyllis Ann Crawford. Billie was a loving, humble, caring, compassionate and dedicated man loved by everyone he connected with. He cherished his mother; he adored his wife and unconditionally loved his children and family. He had a passion for swing dancing, cowboy boots, hats and belts. Billie loved his God and enjoyed praising him.

A Time to Die
On a Wednesday March 9, 2016 at his residence, Billie C. Garland received his golden wings and took flight to greet his Master.
Preceding him in death: son, Calvin Olander Garland; granddaughter, Linda Watkins, 8 siblings: Thomas, Julia Mae, Frank, Willie, Blackwell, Ronald, Petro and Percy. A devoted Aunt, Bert R. Otey and Mother-in- law, Geraldine Crawford.

A Time to Mourn
He leave to cherish his precious memories, his devoted wife Phyllis A. Garland; his children, Keith, Napoleon Garland and Kim Jennings; step children, Doris Neal, Edward Garland (Patricia), Janine Brown (Kirt), Thomas Crawford (Felicia), Geraldine Ferguson; three Children, he raised Pamela Harris-Bailey (Olando), Frankie Harris (Ieshia) and Jaqueline Harris; one grandchild raised in the home as his very own child Gabrielle Ferguson; Sixteen Grandchildren; Twelve Great-Grandchildren; Sisters; Geraldine Curtis, Susie Nunn, Alice Jones and Kathe Carter (Wendell). Sister-in-laws; Mildred Garland Elaine Curry, Rose Marie Parker (Marvin), Jaqueline Little. A host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 @ 11:00AM at Gates Faith Ministries, 3405 Castlewood Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234

Elder Alfred Nicholson, Officiating
Private Burial in Dale Memorial Park.