Billy Joe Ponder Jr, 51, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Southgate, Michigan. He was born April 2, 1965 in Mount Clemens MI, son to Billy Joe & Loretta Ponder of Monroe, NC. In addition to his parents, Billy Jr. is survived by two sisters; Karen Hoffman, of Greensboro, and Kathryn Saffores, husband Skip, of Marshville, nieces and nephews; Sommer Belk, husband Matt, Casey Smith, wife Meagan, Cameron Hoffman, and Katie Hoffman; great-nieces; Shelby Belk, Maeley Belk, and Saddie Belk; and great-nephew Crewson Smith. Billy Jr was a long distance truck driver most of his life. He began driving locally a few years ago when he suffered a massive heart attack.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 5300 Nesbit Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173 ( Hwy 200-S & Nesbit Rd)

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