William McLeod Obituary: Owner Of Piggy Wiggly, man died at 93

William McLeod Obituary: William R. “Billy” McLeod, aged 93, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

He was born on February 24, 1931, in Sumter County, the son of the late Gilbert K. McLeod and the late Willie Sue Pierson McLeod. Billy dedicated himself to the grocery business, starting in 1954, and became the owner of multiple Piggly Wiggly Grocery Stores. Additionally, he was deeply involved in the Black Angus cattle industry for an impressive 65 years, serving as the owner of Black Crest Farms.

Billy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held a lifetime membership in the Gamecock Club. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and community involvement that will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with Mr. Gilbert Griffin and Mr. Billy Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.