Billy Lee Flanary

Billy Lee Flanary, 81, of Gate City, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, at his home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on December 28, 1944. Bill is the son of the late Lottie and Troy (Bud) Flanary. He was raised in Clinchport and graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1963. Bill was also a member of the Clinchport Masonic Lodge.

Bill worked at Eastman for 35 years and retired in 1999.  After retirement, Bill worked at Daugherty Brothers Chevrolet and drove a bus for Scott County Public Schools. Bill definitely had the "gift of gab" and selling cars and hauling children gave him the opportunity to use his gift.

Bill loved to help others. He could build or repair anything and helped many family, friends, neighbors and even strangers throughout his life.

Bill was married to the love of his life, Betty Musick Flanary, on Christmas Eve of 1964. They were married for 52 years until her passing in 2016.  Bill and Betty lovingly raised their two children, Rhonda (Stuart) Williams and Travis (Whitney) Flanary. Bill had 7 grandchildren who were the joys of his life. Lauren, Jacob and Audrey Williams, Clara Beth and Abby Flanary, and Landon and Aiden Parker.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00 am at Holston View Cemetery. Pastor Luke Tolley will be officiating and Bradd and Lexie Potter will provide the music. Friends and family are welcome to gather at 10:50 am at the cemetery for the graveside service.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

The family would like to thank Mountain Region Home Health and Caris Hospice Care for their loving compassion and care they gave to Bill and his family over the last few weeks.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting their website www.stjude.org, in memory of Bill.