Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Anderson Ragsdale Chapel (FD-1329). The Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:00 PM at Mt. Erie Baptist Church, 511 S. 47th Street, San Diego, CA 92113. Burial w/ Military Honors will be held at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.
************************************************************************
Billy J. Moreland, Sr., known to many as “Big Billy”, passed away peacefully on March
14, 2025, at the age of 88 in San Diego, California. Born on February 15, 1937, in
Arcadia, Louisiana. He dedicated his life at an early age to our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. Billy lived a life filled with love for family, serving others, and enjoying social
gatherings.
Billy served his country, joining the military, U.S. Navy, in 1954. After, he worked at North Island as a construction laborer/sandblaster. Additionally, he served as caregiver for elderly loved ones.
In his younger years, Billy was an avid basketball and football player. Later in life, he found joy in spending time with family and friends watching these games, in addition to playing dominos and cards, cherishing every moment with those he loved, and good food!
Billy is survived by his beloved children; Billy J. Moreland II and Ingrid A. Johnson, his
brother Jerry D. Moreland, 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 1 great, great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; James P. Moreland and Rosa Lee Moreland
(Gary), and brother Lawrence W. Moreland.
A memorial service will be held on April 11, 2025, at 12PM at Mt. Erie Baptist Church, where friends and family will gather to celebrate and remember his life and legacy.
Billy (Papa) will be deeply missed, but his warmth, strength, and love will live on in the
hearts of those who knew him.
Psalms 100:5 – “For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; And his truth endureth to all generations.”
