Billy “Ray” Mash, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Born September 12, 1939, in Ashe County, he was the son of the late Herman H. Mash and Viola Miller Mash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James C. Mash, Robert E. Mash; an infant sister, Willa Jean Mash; sisters-in-law, Peggy Mash, Hilda Mash, Rita Mash; a niece, Kimberly Matheson; and a nephew, Dale Mash.
He is survived by daughters, Sandy StClair, of Crossville, TN, Amy Webb, of Taylorsville; sons, Keith “Cotton” Patterson (Mary), Chris “Red” Patterson, of Taylorsville; granddaughters, Amber Killian and husband, Brandon, Jessy Cowles and husband Michael, Cheyann Webb; grandsons, Lucas StClair, Dale Webb; six great-grandchildren; brothers, J. Ralph Mash (twin brother of Billy Ray Mash) and wife Nancy, of Stony Point, Richard Mash, Carl Mash, of Taylorsville; sister, Kathy M. Bowman and husband, Phillip, of Taylorsville; sister-in-law, Lucille Mash of Hiddenite; numerous nieces and nephews; and caregiver and special friend, Margaret Wallace.
The service will be held on Sunday, December 10th, 2017 at 3:00 pm at the Alexander Funeral Service chapel. Interment will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Mash Severt Family Cemetery in West Jefferson, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Alexander County at 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.