Billy Frank Newsom Sr., 72, left this earth and was reunited with his beloved wife, Barbara, in heaven. He passed peacefully on the afternoon of Feb. 26, 2017.

In his early years Billy graduated from Liberty High School in Brentwood, Calif. Here he fell in love with the girl next door, Barbara Huggins. The two married and were blessed with three children.

In the early 70s they moved to Westwood, Calif., where he attended Lassen Community College. He pursued his dreams and graduated with his AA and a degree in gunsmithing.

Even though his passion was gunsmithing, he also worked for the Department of Navy in Concord, and as a foreman at Adobe Creek Packing in Kelseyville, Calif.

In 1998 Billy lost his beloved wife, Barbara. He took a security position at Robinson Rancheria in Upper Lake, Calif., where he met his second wife, Cheryl. The two married and moved to Sweet Home, Ore., where he spent his final years.

Billy always referred to Kelseyville as his true home where he was a friend and “Papa” to many.

He was a big-hearted, strong-willed man who faithfully loved his family, beer and guns. He loved being surrounded by his grandchildren, sitting at the table telling stories and sharing memories.

Billy was also preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gladys Newsom, and his sister Sara Brooks.

He was survived by his wife, Cheryl Newsom of Sweet Home, Ore.; and his three children, Chantay Newsom of Upper Lake, Billy Newsom Jr. (Tammy) of Cobb, and Danielle Huck (Joshua) of Cobb.

Billy was the proud Papa to 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 10, at 1 p.m., at Kelseyville Cemetery. Upon his request following the service will be a party in celebration of his life at the Little Red Schoolhouse on Cobb.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311 Lakeport, Calif., www.jonesmortuary.com .