William (Bill) Edward Bynum, Jr.

William (Bill) Edward Bynum Jr., a resident of Horton, passed away at the age of 75, on March 30, 2026, at his home. Born in Cullman, on April 21, 1950, to Dr. William and Bernice Bynum, he attended Cullman High School, St Bernard College, and UAB, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting. 

William was predeceased by Phyllis George Bynum, his wife of 28 years, in 2008. Together they were known for ministry they provided to others including being house parents and later directors at the Freedom Ranch Children’s home, teaching Sunday school, ushering, and serving as pulpit supply at the churches they attended over the years. William attended Agape Bible Institute and was a licensed minister for several years. William began working at AutoZone early in 2005 and continued working there for 20 years until his health would not allow him to continue working.

William was preceded in death by his father Dr. William E. Bynum and mother Bernice Bynum; brothers Don G. Bynum and Jack Chandler; sister Wayne Phelps; his wife Phyllis Bynum; his son Roger Bynum and daughter-in-law Bobbie Jo Bynum; his daughter Mary Bynum; and granddaughter Amy Dameron.

William is survived by sons William E. Bynum III (Shayla) and Zachary Bynum (Sarah); daughters Angela Johnson (Phillip), Sherry Shelton (Michael), Brandy Huff (Jamie), and Amber Ingram (Brad); as well as 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home in Cullman, on Saturday, April 4t, at 2 p.m. Visitation preceded the funeral service on the same day at 1 p.m. Interment followed at Lystra Baptist Church Cemetery in Baileyton.