William Heffner

William “Billy” David Heffner, 54, of Bessemer City, passed away at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center on August 16, 2022. He was born April 09, 1968, in Cleveland County, to the late Minnie Lois Wright Breakfield and William Cornelius Heffner, Jr.

Billy worked many years as a general contractor, he loved working with his hands. He enjoyed being with family and friends, spending time with his grandchildren. Billy had many hobbies, hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers and motorcycles. He spent many years with his father, Bebop gold panning and continued to pan after his father's passing.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Tracy Bolton Heffner; children, David Heffner, Jr. (Shenae), Mark Joseph Heffner (Elizabeth Hawks), Taylor Whitesides (Zackary), William Chance Heffner; sisters, Laura Heffner Stearns (John), Danielle Faile (Shane), Christal Faile; brother, Michael Faile (Kerri) and 12 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2022 at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home.

Billy’s funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2022 at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Stearns officiating.

Interment will follow at Westview Gardens Cemetery.