Mr. Billy Gene Cagle Sr., age 78 of Preston, GA died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Gentiva Hospice in Columbus, GA. A graveside service with full military honors will be held Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 3:00 PM at the Preston City Cemetery in Preston, GA. Reverend Joel Fussell and Reverend Raymond Smith will officiate. A visitation will be held Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 6:00PM at Aldridge Funeral Services.

The following are asked to serve as Honorary Pallbearers: Lewis Gunnels, Christopher Rymer, James Priest, Bill Raybon, Chico Raybon and James Weaver.

Mr. Billy Gene Cagle Sr. was born July 16, 1938 in Chatsworth, GA, son of the late Homer Cagle and the late Mae Huffman Cagle. Mr. Billy served twenty years in the United States Army and twenty years with the Civil Service. Mr. Cagle was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Cagle of Preston, GA; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne Weaver (James) and Mona Mims Berryhill (Brian); four sons, Larry Cagle (Angie) , Billy Cagle, Allen Cagle and James Priest; five sisters, Louise Withrow, Shelby Rymer, Juanta Powell, Shirley Johnson, and Shirlene Brown; one brother, David Cagle; nine grandchildren, Chad Hudson (Courtney), Kacye Raybon (Bill), Codey Weaver (Hannah), Ashton Cagle, Aaron Cagle, Austin Cagle, April Cagle, Madison Berryhill and Emily Lane (Dillon); four Great grandchildren, Olivia Miller, Lexi Raybon, Gavin Halstead, and Edyn Lane, A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Mr. Cagle is preceded in death by three sisters, Virginia Collins Rosie Byse and Christy Gray; and two brothers, Hanzel Cagle and Harold Cagle

Aldridge Funeral Services, 612 Rees Park, Americus, GA is in charge of these of arrangements. To sign the online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, go to www.aldridgefuneralservices.com.