Billy Lewis Dye

Billy Lewis Dye, 86, of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at his home. He was born in Rella on January 14, 1940, a son of the late Cecil and Vernal Denny Dye. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he was a Ditty Bopper, translating and sending Morse Code during the Cold War. He was a believer in the Christian Faith and a member of the First Christian Church of Pineville. Billy worked as a Clerk, Letter Carrier, and Interim Postmaster for the United States Postal Service.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Perry.

Billy is survived by his loving wife, Vickie Rice Dye; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Todd and Eva Dye; grandchildren, Ben Dye and Joseph Dye; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Shirley Dye; sister, Shirley Turner; nieces and nephews, Mike Perry, Robin Fuson, Tammy Dye Jenkins, and Scott Dye; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the First Christian Church of Pineville, with Rev. Jerry Combs presiding. Music will be provided by Ginny Fraley. A private burial will be held at the Pineville Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Dye, Mike Perry, Brandon Collett, Kyle Collett, and the Deacons and Elders of the First Christian Church of Pineville.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour at the First Christian Church of Pineville.

Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Pineville is honored to serve the family of Mr. Billy Lewis Dye.