Billy Engle

Billy Jack Engle, of Hartselle, died at age 87 on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Engle was born on Jan. 18, 1936, to Fitzhugh Lee and Ella Mae Engle. He was a member of Hartselle Church of Christ and  was a dedicated and loving husband and father. He was a tool and die machinist for Federal-Mogul company. Billy enjoyed working on his farm, tending his cattle, hunting, fishing and riding his four wheeler. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. They loved sitting in his lap for papa to read to them.
He is survived by wife, Maudie Ballard Engle of Hartselle; two sons, Ken Engle (Nancy) of Hartselle and Tim Engle (Eva) of Vinemont; brother, Jimmy Engle of Russellville; sister, Lavelle Hipps of Florence; sisters-in-law, Siller Engle of Florence and Pauline Hardin of St. Joseph, Mich.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Engle was preceded in death by his parents, Fitzhugh Lee and Ella Mae Engle; infant brother, Justus Wayne Engle; one grandson, Mathew Engle; sister, Hylma Johnson; and brothers, Gene Engle and Nathan Engle.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Peck Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Daniel Engle, Adam McNutt, David Dean, John Arnold, Steve Hipps and Hayden Martin. Honorary pallbearer was Rodney Williford.
Mr. Engle and family would like to express their appreciation and thankfulness to Mr. Engle’s caregivers from Gentiva Hospice of Cullman, especially Lucy, Candy, Tina, Kristina and Joy.
Peck Funeral Home, Inc.
P.O. Box 785
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2541