Fairmont, West Virginia - Evangelist William "Billy Joe" Grandstaff, 75, of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fairmont on October 21, 1950, the son of the late Marvin (Pete) and Rosemarie Guido Grandstaff.

Billy Joe graduated from Ravenswood High School, where he was a multi-year, multi-sport letterman. Later being inducted into the Mid-Ohio Valley Hall of Fame for three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. He attended Fairmont State College on a Football Scholarship and achieved his Bachelorette in Art. Billy Joe continued his education and achieved his Theology degree from Open Bible College in Rockford, Illinois. He also worked alongside his sister Bobo, nieces, nephew, mother and his daughter Tonya at Country Club Bakery.

Billy Joe was a devout student of the Bible and had memorized the entirety of the New Testament.

He pioneered two churches—Tri-City Church of God in Fairmont, WV and Loves Park Church of God in Rockford, IL.

He taught God's word in all lower 48 states.

He authored 57 books, including the acclaimed "God Don't Make No Junk."

He was also known internationally spreading the word of Jesus in 15 countries.

Billy Joe was an ardent West Virginia University football and basketball fan. Billy Joe's love of music began in his youth. Mastering the Guitar. Subsequently instructing and passing on, to all of his students, his passion for the guitar. Billy Joe never met a stranger and fervently shared his love for Jesus with everyone he met. He touched many lives with his weekly mini Bible messages, which he sent by text to comfort, encourage and teach the lessons of Jesus to close friends, family and all in need. He always made himself available to any seeking the love and grace of God.

Above all... he cherished the time he spent with his family. His love for his wife, "His Tonya" and grandchildren, whom he adored were his deepest pride. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sharon Starkey Grandstaff; his daughter, Tonya Jackson, and her children, Dru, William and Olivia Jackson; his brother, Frank and Judy Grandstaff of Myrtle Beach, brother-in-law; Chris Pallotta, his many nieces and nephews and a very close confidant and cousin Anthony Securo MD.

Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of Billy Joe's friends from Ravenswood, Fairmont and around the country/world. He found great comfort from your friendships.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bobo Pallotta.

Friends may call the Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street, Fairmont, on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor James Saunders officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Online memories and condolences can be left for the family at www.carpenterandford.com