Billy Joe Kratohvil, age 90, of Sumiton, passed away Friday, January 6, 2018. There will be a graveside service at Montevallo National Cemetery Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home directing. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie Kratohvil, Pete Kratohvil, Sr. and Lena Kratohvil. Billy is survived by his stepdaughter, Janice Weathers (Ronnie); stepson, Jeff Taylor (Bonna); brothers, Pete Kratohvil, Jr. and his sons and their families; seven step grandchildren and eight step great grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are the nurses and staff at Shadescrest Nursing home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Veterans Foundation, P.O. Box 149, Yorktown, IN 47396.