Billy Gene Lee of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 27, 1944, in Paris, Arkansas, to the late J.C. Lee and Erma Faye (Jones) Lee. He was 81 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Shelley Lee.

Billy was a retired truck driver.

He is survived by four daughters, Heather Baird, Tiffani Reynolds, Autumn Olson, and Christina Deqoyette; two sons, Thaddeus Olson and Justin Griffin; two sisters, Sharon Fly and Patty Hamilton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Cremains will be placed at Horne Cemetery in Midway, Arkansas.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.