Billy Wayne Bridwell age 73, of Courtland, MS, died Thursday morning 2/9/17 at North Delta Hospice in Southaven, MS. Billy was born April 17, 1943 to the late George Oscar Bridwell and Cora Lee Scoll Bridwell in Myrtle Springs, TX. Billy was a truck driver during his lifetime. Survivors include 8 children; Billy Bridwell, Jr., Yancey Bridwell, Rhonda Bridwell, Allen Bridwell, Reashea Bridwell, Billy Oglesby, Bryan Bridwell and Cynthia Bridwell, sister; Margaret Black of TX., brother-in-law, Clyde Cox of Pope, and cousins, Brenda and Kenny Ragon of Courtland. In addition to his parents, Billy is preceded in death by his wife, Nora Bridwell and one daughter Renea. The family will hold a memorial service for Mr. Bridwell at a later date. Wells Cremation Services of Batesville in charge of arrangements.