Billy Wayne McCaslin passed away on November 16, 2023. Billy was married to Nellie Juanita McCaslin for 67 years.

Billy was born April 3, 1937 in Bakersfield, CA to William and Geneva McCaslin, and he was the eldest of his siblings - Donny McCaslin, Jack McCaslin, David McCaslin and Barbra McCaslin. In 1954 Billy met his wife, Juanita, at Minter Field after a softball game. Shortly thereafter, they were married in a small church in Buttonwillow on April 2, 1955. Bill and Juanita were blessed with three sons - Larry, Jerry and Garry. In 1956, Billy started McCaslin Harvesting and in 1957 he started McCaslin Trucking. Billy then went on to start BJ Farms in 1978 and then M&M farms. He grew a small empire and loved to farm in his later years; he farmed over 1000 acres. Billy loved to go to church and he loved to talk about God. In any encounter, he tried to share his wisdom and love for God. One of the biggest characteristics Billy had was making people laugh. It was something he did daily through jokes and puns. He lifted tense/sad moments and always had a joke up his sleeve. Billy has 8 grand kids, 13 great grand kids, and 1 great, great grandson.

Billy Was proceeded in death by his parents, William and Geneva McCaslin; his 3 brothers, Donny, Jack and David; 2 sons, Larry and Jerry; and his wife of 67 years, Nellie Juanita McCaslin.

Billy was blessed by the Lord. He was wise, kind, loving and funny. Billy was selfless and he had a passion for Christ. His favorite scriptures were Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding" and Proverbs 3:6 "In all your ways acknowledging Him and He will direct your path."

Funeral services will be held at the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church on Thursday November 30th at 9:00am. Graveside will follow at Shafter Memorial Park.