Billy Lee Lineberry

Billy Lee Lineberry
Billy Lee Lineberry, age 88, of Carthage, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

A lifelong resident and farmer of Carthage, Billy was the son of the late Everette and Ina Saunders Lineberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Lineberry; brother, Bob Lineberry; and sister, Betty Fields.

Billy spent his life working the land, harvesting tobacco, pumpkins, watermelons, and soybeans. He was known for planting a bountiful garden each year, sharing its harvest with family and friends, a true testament to his green thumb. When he wasn’t tending to the fields, Billy could often be found hunting or fishing, enjoying the simple pleasures of the outdoors.  Billy’s legacy of hard work, love for the land, and devotion to family will be long remembered by all who knew him.

Billy was survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Ruth Horne Lineberry, of Carthage, who passed shortly after Billy on Friday, August 1, 2025; daughter, Barbara Whitaker and her husband, Andy of Cameron; three grandchildren, Matthew Whitaker (Emily), Reid Whitaker (LeeAnn), and Adam Lineberry (Kelsi); and four amazing great-grandchildren, Amelia, Andrew, Kara, and Grady.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Eureka Presbyterian Church with Reverend John Baker officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church.  A joint burial with Billy and Ruth will take place following the service at Eureka Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

At all other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of Barbara and Andy Whitaker, 1090 Bryant Road, Cameron, NC 28326.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eureka Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 2185 Farm Life School Road, Carthage, NC 28327.

Online condolences can be left at PineFunerals.com

The care of Billy has been entrusted to Fry and Prickett Funeral Home