Billy Ray Coomer
March 24, 2019
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Billy Ray Coomer, age 89, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Indian Path Hospital, Kingsport, TN after a lengthy illness. He was a former resident of Heritage Hall, Big Stone Gap. He lived in Big Stone Gap his entire life and resided in the Seminary section for the past 34 years. Billy loved HAM radio and talking to his friends, playing music, especially the steel guitar. Hawaiian music was his favorite. He worked most of his life as a radio announcer for WLSD and WNVA. Billy was preceded in death by his parents Robert “Bub” and Mattie Coomer. Billy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Belle Coomer; son, David Coomer and his wife Diane; daughter, Penny Boggs and her husband Robbie; grandchildren, Landry Boggs, Lauren Boggs and Kristi Coomer; great grandson Jackson Boggs; and several cousins. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the American Legion Cemetery, Big Stone Gap officiated by Rev. Barry Sarver. Family and friends will meet at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia, at 3 pm for the procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for a donation in his memory to the MEOC fuel fund, PO BOX 888, Big Stone Gap, VA.
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Billy Ray Coomer, age 89, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Indian Path Hospital, Kingsport, TN after a lengthy illness. He was a former resident of Heritage Hall, Big Stone Gap. He lived in Big Stone Gap his entire... View Obituary & Service Information