We are sad to announce that on May 10, 2024, at the age of 67, Billy Joe Hails of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Billy Joe may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Billy Joe touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Harley Hails and Rosemary Hails (Severs); his son Joey Hails; and his siblings, Johnny Hails and Connie Morgan.

He is survived by : his children, BJ Hails of Oakdale, Illinois and Mahala Hails of Oakdale, Illinois; his siblings, Margaret Lawrence (Mark) of Centralia, Illinois, Frankie Hails of Mount Vernon and Gary Hails of Mount Vernon; and his close friend Vince Wagner (Crystal). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hughey Funeral Home