Billy Joe Bragg Jr, age 71, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 25, 2026, at home.  Bill was born in Williamson, West Virginia on June 18, 1954.  Billy went to Marion Franklin High School and worked for 32 years as a dye cast machinist for Central Aluminum.  Billy enjoyed working in his yard, loved his dogs China and Chew Shu, and was always there to help family, friends.  He was very close and dear to Joyce's family. He is preceded in death by parents, Billy Joe Sr and Georgia Marie (Lambert) Bragg; 5 brothers and 1 sister; wife Joyce who he was married to for 42 years at her passing.  Surviving Billy is his brother, Ray (Donna) Bragg; sisters-in-law, Linda Fett and Sharon (Larry) Korecko and their daughter, Kelly (Larry) Borror and granddaughter, Ashley (Ryan) Cunningham and their son, Roman; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at O. R. WOODYARD CO. South High Chapel, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 3:00 pm until time of service at 4:30 pm.   Private burial will take place at a later date at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.