Billy Lee Atwood passed away at Davis Hospice Center on April 9, 2016. He was born on July 1st, 1936 in Anita, IA to John L and Helen L (Briles) Atwood. They moved to Cheyenne in 1952. At 18 he joined the Air National Guard where he was honorably discharged after 3 years of service. He was also a professional dancer and retired as a cosmetologist. He was also in an English Jumping Equestrian club and a Senior Camping club. His passion was for his horses, his dogs and his beautiful paintings. He is survived by one brother, Dean Atwood (Paula), numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, John W. Atwood, and two sisters, Carol Ellis and Linda Doty. Cremation will take place through Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Graveside services will held at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens at a later date.