Obituary of William "Billy" Henry Cagle

William “Billy” Henry Cagle, 59, of Hopkins, SC, returned home to his creator Saturday, September 11, 2021. There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 6:00-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 17, 2021. Both gatherings will be held at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC.

Born November 11, 1961 in Cheraw, SC, Billy was the son of the late John Wesley Cagle, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Cagle. Billy was a dedicated family man. He was always preaching or teaching about the Lord, racing or life lessons. Billy was a servant of God who wanted to ensure all those he met knew the love of Jesus Christ and would pray with anyone, no matter where he was or what he was doing.   

Billy discovered his passion for racing at early age, working alongside his father and his Uncle Ray, which led him to start his own racing shop, Cagle Racing Automotive. He was also the crew chief for Ed Gibbons Racing. His passion, talent and fun-loving personality quickly made him a household name in the dirt track world. Billy loved race days, his family and friends, God, and his peanut M&Ms.

Billy is survived by his wife, Kelly Cagle; daughters, Jennifer, Nikki and Whitney; his brother, Mike Cagle (Sandy); along with several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Cagle; his father, John Wesley Cagle, Sr.; his brother, John Wesley Cagle, Jr.; his sister-in-law, Dian Cagle; and his nephews, John W. Cagle III, Anthony L. Burnette and Landon K. Powell.   

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can me made to his chosen charity, Oliver Gospel Mission, 1100 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park is assisting the Cagle family.

You are able to view the service online at http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8959548849