Mr. William Eugene Rowsey, Sr., 80, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Billy leaves behind two daughters, Cathy Vaughn(Clay) of Coffeeville and Sheila Schmitz(Larry) of Water Valley; one son, Bill "Bill2" Rowsey, Jr., of Coffeeville; two step-grandchildren, Shay Schmitz and Eric Schmitz(Ja'Reba); two step-great-grandchildren, Kaden and Raegon Schmitz; two brothers, John H. Rowsey(Nancy) of Hoschton, GA and Kenneth E. Rowsey(Carol) of Meridian; and a host of nieces and nephews.  He also helped his wife raise three children in their home: Tyler Wortham, III, Bud Adams and Haley Ferguson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Claudia Burns Rowsey; his wife of 60 years, Betty Sessums Rowsey; one son, Anthony "Steve" Rowsey; and a sister, Sandra Kay Rowsey Philley.

Billy was a devout Christian and a member of Shiloh Cowboy Church where he played piano and accordion.  He also played Bass Violin with the Shiloh Cowboy Band.  He was also a member of First Baptist Church – Coffeeville.  Billy worked for BellSouth, AT&T and Lucent Technologies for 38 years as a PBX installer.  He loved driving tractors, bulldozers, farming, woodworking and driving his pug, Wrinkles, around the farm on his side by side into the sunset.

Billy was known around Coffeeville as the "Telephone Man".  While his death leaves an emptiness in so many hearts, the family is at peace knowing that he has seen the face of Jesus.  He is free from illness and suffering and he has joined his wife, son, sister and parents who have gone before him.

Funeral services to honor Mr. Rowsey's life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Shiloh Cowboy Church with Rev. Ron Sessum, Rev. Truman Scarborough and Rev. Larry Schmitz officiating.  Private burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Water Valley.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).