Billy Ray New

Billy Ray New, 54, husband of Billie Jean McCurry New, died suddenly on Monday, July 14, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Abbeville to Rev. Darrell and Nancy Simpson New. To all that who knew him Billy Ray was a caring and compassionate person. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Surviving Billy Ray are his wife of 26 years of the home, his parents, four daughters, Jennifer New, Melissa N. Gonzalez (Miguel), Olivia New and Merrideth Barger (Stephen); a brother, Joe Derrell New and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM to 7:00PM Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Friday, July 18, 2014 in Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Marion Argo and Rev. Jimmy Tucker. Burial will be private. The family is at the home of Rev. Derrell and Nancy New and at Billy Ray's home. Memorial contributions in memory of Billy Ray may be sent to the Abbeville Humane Society, 503 Church St., Abbeville, SC 29620 A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the New family.