Billy Ruth Funderburke Obituary
The passing of Billy Ruth Funderburke (Wadesboro, North Carolina) occurred on July 12, 2026. Billy, born on May 7, 1958, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Lee Funderburke and Betty Ruth Tyson Funderburke; and his brother Jeffery Funderburke. He is survived by: his siblings, Tim Funderburke (Lou) of Polkton, Betty Ann F. Duncan of Knightdale and Fred Funderburke (Debbie) of Hamlet; his nieces and nephews, Robbie Funderburke (Le'Tashia), Matthew Davis (Cheryl), Jennifer Brown (Ryan), Amanda Beller (David), Dustin Funderburke (Lindsay), Jamie Funderburke (Katie), Jeremy Funderburke (Stephanie) and Tyler Funderburke; his great-nieces and great-nephews, T. J. (McKensie), Abigail, Liam, Grant, Grayson, Riley, Charlie, Duncan, Lucy Mae, Bonnie and Bayla; his aunts and uncles, Nancy McMillan (Jimmy), Janie Randall, Dot Fitton, Smokey Tyson (Catherine) and Katherine Tyson; Oakley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Poplar Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Emily Carpenter, 720 Ross Wright Rd., Polkton, NC 28135.
