Billy Lee Selman

Billy Lee Selman Sr., born April 21, 1946, passed away at his residence on September 6, 2026.

Billy lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and the simple pleasures he loved most. A 1964 graduate of Cowen High School, he went on to build a long career as a coal miner, working for 35 years with Island Creek Coal Company. He was also a proud member of the United Mine Workers Association, a reflection of both his dedication to his work and the strength of character he carried throughout his life.

Outside of work, Billy found joy in the things that kept his hands busy and his heart full. He enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, remodeling his house, and going to camp. He especially loved his two GTO vehicles, taking pride in it as he did in the many parts of life that mattered to him. These interests were more than pastimes; they were part of the way he connected with the world and with those around him.

Billy will be remembered with love by his family. He is survived by his sons, Randy Selman of Orange County, Virginia, and Randy’s wife, Stacey Selman and Billy Lee Selman, Jr. of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Billy's wife Sam. and by his sister, Carol Stalnaker of Cowen. Billy had six grandchildren, Andrew Selman, Colin Selman, Travis Selman, Connor Selman, Coltin Selman and Kayla Bowers and seven great grandchildren, Aubree Selman, Willow Selman, Kasen Bowers, Kaine Bowers, Brantley Tolley, Rylee Violette, and Ivy Williams.  May their memories of Billy bring comfort in the days ahead and keep close the warmth of the life he shared with them.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Selman; his mother, Beulah Miller Selman; his wife, Sharon Selman; and his sister, Susie Moore. Their memories remained a part of his life and story, and they are remembered alongside him with love.

Family and friends will be received for visitation on September 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home, 160 Railroad Avenue, PO Box 267, Cowen, West Virginia 26206. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home, with Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Cowen, West Virginia.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.