Billy Bart Mash

Statesville Mr. Billy Bart Mash, 76, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Mr. Mash was born August 20, 1936 in Ashe County to Evertte and Nell Miller Mash. He attended New Prospect Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mash was preceded in death by his first wife of 42 years, Clara Mash; his second wife of 16 years, Carol Jean Gatton Mash; and two step children, Edward and Holbert Mash; and a step granddaughter, Autumn Hudler. He is survived by his daughter, Nona (Buster) Keatley; stepchildren, Kerry (Gail), Mildred, Audrey, Carl, Nellie (Buck), Gilbert, Wayne (Kay), Avril (Debbie), Loraine (Lonnie), Clayton, and James (Deannie); grandchildren, Melody (Jeff) Josey, Brandy (Bob) Moss, and Sherry (Mike) Lozano; great grandchildren, Brieanna and Eli Josey, Dakota and Savannah Moss, and Hunter and Hollie Franklin; two sisters, Grace and Louise; and three brothers, Harold, Dean, and Joe. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 3:00PM at Obids Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM to 12:30PM on Saturday prior to the service at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to New Prospect Baptist Church 509 Prospect Rd. Statesville, NC 28625.