Mr. Billy Ray Pursley, age 75 of Summerville, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Mr. Pursley was born in Summerville, Georgia on December 30, 1935, son of the late James Paul Pursley and Myrtle Payton Pursley Wilson. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Korean War. Mr. Pursley was self employed as a painting contractor and in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by a brother, Charles B. Pursley.

Mr. Pursley is survived by his wife, Edna Jean Pursley of Lafayette, daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Dennis Johnson; brother, Jimmy Pursley; grandchildren, William Matthew Johnson and Hannah Len Johnson; a great grandchild, Raine Harrison and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Mr. Pursley will be held Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Pledger officiating.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 P.M until the funeral hour.