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Don't grieve for me,
for now I'm free.
I'm following the way,
God laid out for me.

I took his hand
when I heard him call.
I turned my back
and left it all.

If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with
remembered joy.

Don't grieve for me,
God wanted me,
Now He has set me free.

Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Billy) Lyell, also known as Red, but fondly remembered as pumpkin by his family . Born on February 12, 1975, he left this world much too soon on December 6, 2025 at the age of 50. He left behind his daughter & son-in-law, brother, sister, father, step mother, cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends. 

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Diamond Rio...Your Gone
Diamond Rio...Your Gone
Diamond Rio...Your Gone
Miss you brotha shit not the same. Forever your brother RIH
Miss you brotha shit not the same. Forever your brother RIH
Miss you brotha shit not the same. Forever your brother RIH

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Born

February 12th, 1975
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Passed away

December 6th, 2025
Detroit, MI

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William (Billy) "Red" Lyell