Billy Stabbs

Billy Stabbs, age 73, of Blytheville passed away January 12th, 2020, at Heritage Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. He was born in Blytheville on August 17, 1946 to J. B. and Mary Ellen Overton Stabbs.

Billy never met a stranger. He had a gift of talking to people as if he had known them for years. In his younger years, he and his father-in-law spent many days riding horseback from Half Moon to Gosnell and back. He also had a passion for coaching baseball and taking several teams on to win district and state tournaments over the years. Billy was always on the go. A vacation with him was not a kick back and relax event. It was more of a see as much as you can see and not spend more than two nights at the same place! He also loved riding his Goldwing Motorcycle. And his biggest and best quality was having a big heart and doing things for others.

Billy was an electrician by trade and was a 50 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 1516, where he served as the Business Manager before retiring.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Iris Jo Gaines Stabbs.

He is survived by his son, Rex Stabbs and wife Yvette of Tyler Texas; and his daughter, Dana Ham and husband Michael of Blytheville;

Two grandsons: Colton and Garrett Ham, both of Blytheville, who he treasured and loved spoiling, wrestling and spending time with;

Two brothers: Bobby (Theresa) Stabbs, and Jackie (Patsy) Stabbs;

Five Nephews: Brandon Stabbs, Jason Stabbs, and Brent Stabbs, Marshall Gaines, and Martin Gaines;

Two nieces: Michelle Luttrull and Nikki Campbell;

His IBEW Local 1516 brothers;

And other friends and family that will miss him dearly.

A special thank you to the staff at Heritage Square for loving and taking care of Billy and his family.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Carney Funeral Home 1501 Byrum Road Blytheville, Arkansas 72316

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Carney Funeral Home 1501 Byrum Road Blytheville, Arkansas 72316

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