William Edward “Billy” Hair, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was 71.

Born on August 2, 1949, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Warren and Irene Russell Hair. Billy was a United States Postal Carrier for the past forty-seven years. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was one of the original members of the Casey County Apple Festival committee and a former member of the Liberty Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He loved fishing and traveling with his family. Billy was baptized in the Church of God.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deva Brockman Hair, who he wed on July 27, 1969; a daughter, Misty Brooke Hair (Rusty) Wilson; one brother; two sisters; a long-time friend, Freddie Whited; his dog, Sammy; and his grand-dog, Sophie.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 28, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Kenny Spaw officiating.

Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

Military honors will be performed by the Casey County Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.