Billy Wilton McInnis

Billy Wilton McInnis, 79, a resident of Bogue Chitto, passed away on January 26, 2026 at SMRMC in McComb, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation was held on January 29, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home from 1PM until services at 2PM. Rev. Steele Cockrell officiated.

Billy was born in Magee, on July 5, 1946. He was the son of the late Scott Evan McInnis and Edna Dickerson. Billy was a member of Corinth Baptist Church of Magee, MS. He was a Truck Driver and a Carpenter by trade for many years. He was an outdoorsman who loved to fish and spend time with his grandbabies. He was an extremely humble man and a friend to all. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be extremely missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, Scott Evan McInnis; and 1 granddaughter, Jessica Hankins.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 happy years, Patsy Deer McInnis; 2 sons, Thomas McInnis (Kim), Stacy Dillon (Michelle); 1 daughter, Stephanie J. McInnis; 1 brother, Wiley "Pete" McInnis (Teresa); 1 sister, Ann Moore; 1 brother-in-law, Hubert Deer; 10 grandchildren, Dwayne Hankins, Matthew Hankins (Whitney), Breanna Hankins, Larry McInnis (Crystle), Samantha Blakley (Bobby), Thomas Bruce McInnis, Lilly McInnis, Britney Dillon, Taylor Johnson and Hailey Hodges (Trent); with 19 great-grandchildren and a very special great-grandchild Braden Smith; also surviving him is the mother of his children, Margaret Williamson; with numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Matthew Hankins, Dwayne Hankins, Mason Hankins, Thomas Bruce McInnis, Larry McInnis and Braden Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.