Billy Gerald Chavers, age 90, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away peacefully at Stanley Total Living Center on Sunday, November 12th, 2023.

Bill was born on April 12th, 1933 in Mecklenburg County to the late Mable Chavers. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Chavers, two grandsons Joseph Billings and Trey Chavers, a brother Ned Chavers and a sister Jane Smith.

He graduated from Paw Creek High School and served in the US Army from 1951-1955. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mount Holly where he was a member of the United Methodist Men and served in various church roles. He loved to serve on mission trips during his time at the church. He was also a member and helped build the Mount Holly Community Garden.

Bill loved his woodworking and to go camping. He loved gardening and learned to cook and loved to cook deserts for other people.

He is survived by two children Kim Billings and husband Jeff and Jerry Chavers and wife Lorie all of Mount Holly; two grandchildren Jacob Billings of Mount Holly and Morgan Tickle and husband Colton of Raleigh; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday November 18th at 11:00 am at First Methodist Church of Mount Holly, 140 North Main Street Mount Holly NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the caring staff of Stanley Total Living Center.

Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church in Mount Holly.