DRAKESBORO, KY - Billy Ray Dwyer, 79, of Drakesboro, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at his home. He was a coal miner.

Survivors include his daughter, Virginia Bratcher; brothers, Charles Dwyer, Ronald Dwyer and Donald Dwyer.

Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with burial at the Peanut Cemetery.

Visitation: After 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

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