Billy Wayne Klein

Billy Wayne Klein, age 72, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 peacefully at home.

Billy was born on November 30, 1953 in Aynor, South Carolina to the late Howard E. Klein, Sr. and Mary T. Klein. During his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, camping under the stars and working on cars. He chose his family first, teaching and showing his kids how to do things. He always made sure his family knew how much he loved them.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Elizabeth Barfield; brother, Howard E. Klein, Jr; and by his grandson, Jeremy Wayne Lee Lassere.

Left to cherish his memory include his siblings, Chippie Lee Klein, Belinda “Deedee” Myers, Glenna Stapleton and Sheila Blankenship; children, Bobbie K. Morgan (Charles), Willis “Billy” Ralph Budnick (Theresa), and Belinda Mendez (Robert); 8 grandchildren, Jeffery Paul Lassere, Chad Lassere (Katherine), Billy Ralph Budnick (Lexi), Brianna Faye Budnick, Hunter Luke Budnick, Ana Nycol Mendez Colby, Josephine Faye Bills (Catherine), and Isidra Roselle Mendez; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; his fur baby, Bitsy; and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and extended family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to: Roger D. Jarrell and Bea Jarrell; Billy's sister-in-law, Helen Klein; and to his grandson, Jeffery Lassere for all their care and compassion to help Billy over the years. 

God Saw You Getting Tired

God saw you getting tired, when there was no cure.

He wrapped His arms around you, and he said son come to me.

You didn’t deserve what you had to suffer, so God gave you rest.

By the still waters he lead you to your peace, free from pain and misery.

Thank you God for setting him free from the pain and suffering.

I know you are in a better place.

Rest in paradise. Rest in peace. It’s not goodbye, it is see you later.

~ Author Bobbie Morgan

Billy’s favorite saying” Load ‘em up, move ‘em out. Lets go.

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight"

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Billy Wayne Klein.