Billy Joe Norbury

Billy Joe Norbury, 85, passed away on October 12, 2025.

He was born February 1, 1940 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Virginia Ruth and Luther Redcorn Norbury. BJ moved to Redwood Valley in the year of 1967. He worked for the Union Pacific/ Southern Pacific Railroad for 38 years as a signal engineer.

He married Judy Gordon on July 16, 1956 and together they raised their son Billy Dean Norbury.

Billy Joe was an amazing cook and craftsman he could do anything he set his mind to.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Virginia Ruth Norbury and Luther Redcorn Norbury. Brothers, Luther Ray Norbury, Harold(Butch) Norbury and Larry Gene Norbury. Sisters Betty Tucker, and Diane Leslie.

Billy Joe is survived by his wife of 69 years Judy Norbury, his son Billy Dean Norbury(Michele) and nephew Tracy Coleman(Barbara). Grandsons Billy Norbury, Brandon Norbury(Angela), Korey Williams(Cheryl).Brothers, Rick Norbury(Karen) and Audie Norbury(Penny).

Billy Joe is also survived by nine Great grandchildren, Sayla Norbury, Brier Norbury, Sunday Norbury, Brayden Norbury, Cali Norbury, Lilly Norbury, Chloe Norbury and Tyus and Kamari Williams. He was also loved by numerous nephews, nieces, friends and family. He will be in our hearts forever.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1pm at Potter Valley Bible Church for close family and friends.