Redeemed PiercingsbyBilly & Tattoos

04/23/2026

To repost once more:

The following goes out to Billy Formisano’s (a.k.a. Billy Knuckles) brothers, families, friends, and clients. Billy‘s wishes were to not have a funeral, but instead a celebration of life. There will be a celebration of life held at the VFW post 649 on Windsor Spring Road 30906 on April 26 from 1pm until 3pm. For all of those in the Augusta area and those that wish to attend. Then, there will also be a true biker Wingmen celebration of life sendoff hosted by his brothers in the Wingmen motorcycle club at a time and date to be announced at a later time. Please share this with all.

04/18/2026

I want to thank all of yall so much for the donations to the GoFundMe. Thank you again Smith for helping me set it up as well.
This helps more than words can describe, this money allows me to go to my first year of college at USCA and stay financially stable. Please continue to share with all and once again, thank you all.

04/17/2026

https://www.wfxg.com/community/redeemed-piercings-by-billy-leaves-a-permanent-mark-on-augusta/article_ca9b4812-bb97-4599-abb1-d431c6f619a2.html

I was interviewed by Fox54 News about my dad, I would appreciate it if people would listen for a moment and hear what both the news and I had to say.

I want to continue to thank everyone with the GoFundMe, this amount of help helps me so much more than words can describe. Please continue to share with anyone y’all can.

The CSRA creative community and one local family are mourning the loss of a well-known member of the tattoo and piercing community, and support continues to pour in nationwide.

04/17/2026

The following goes out to Billy Formisano’s (a.k.a. Billy Knuckles) brothers, families, friends, and clients. Billy‘s wishes were to not have a funeral, but instead a celebration of life. There will be a celebration of life held at the VFW post 649 on Windsor Spring Road 30906 on April 26 from 1pm until 3pm (time still being discussed). For all of those in the Augusta area and those that wish to attend. Then, there will also be a true biker Wingmen celebration of life sendoff hosted by his brothers in the Wingmen motorcycle club at a time and date to be announced at a later time. Please share this with all.

04/16/2026

https://gofund.me/8a9aae6a8

Hello everyone, it’s Little Billy. I didn’t really know how to say this, but I’ve had a lot of people ask how they can help after my dad passed. I know he touched so many people’s lives, and so many of y’all cared about him, and I can’t thank you all enough for being part of his life.

We put together this GoFundMe page to help me get through the next few months and transition into college. If you’re not able to donate, even just sharing it means a lot. My father left me with enough money and support to get through the first month or two; however, after that it’ll be up to me to provide for myself with the help of family and my own income.

Thank you all for the love and support.

Little Billy is an 18-year-old hardworking student who recently ex… Marissa Smith needs your support for Helping Little Billy Through This Transition and Loss

04/16/2026

Hey folks, it’s Little Billy.
For those that do not know, my father (piercer and shop owner) passed away peacefully yesterday morning. I’m writing today to talk on behalf of the shop. Due to the circumstances that have occurred, Redeemed Piercings by Billy & Tattoos will be permanently closed. I want to thank all of y’all for all the support and love for this shop. Every client meant so much to us. We thank y’all beyond what words can convey.

Remember, keep your fingers off your piercings! Soap and water, that’s ALL!

04/12/2026

Ok folks update for everyone
First I want to thank everybody with the well wishes and prayers the DM’s the calls
Some local businesses have also reached out and I’ll be posting them next week and would love if you supported them and shared there pages
Tomorrow I’ll be having some stints put in
I’ve prayed that all goes well that God guides my doctors to complete the job and get me back to some what normal
The journey isn’t over as there’s more for them to try to figure out
But I’ll be back and better then ever and got lots of specials planned for my way of saying thank you
So tomorrow morning please add me to your prayer lists
As I can use all I can get
May God bless the clients and family and friends I’ve made and the Tattoo industry in general
Love and respect
Billy .

04/10/2026

Ok folks here’s and update on what’s going on
Couple of weeks ago I had a massive heart attack
Being the way I am it brought me to the hospital tests cardio specialist was brought in Turns out they couldn’t open my chest as they felt the damage done they would loose me
After a week of talks they came up with a game plan
Things will be done in stages without opening my chest up and they also found years of damage to my Liver and I have cirrhosis with cancer but that’s early stages so it will be helped with meds
My first surgery will be this Monday then 2 weeks later another surgery to fix my heart
I’ll be back to my shop with what I love to do in no time But my health has to come first and foremost
I have a strong faith in Jesus and he will take this away to make me back to somewhat normal
I want to thank all my clients old and new for being patient in this time while I will be recovering
Prayers are needed
May God bless us all
Sorry if it takes me awhile to reply to people but I’m to sick to spend that time doing it
Sincerely
Billy .

04/03/2026

03/23/2026

Ok folks Spring/summer hours are coming on very soon March 29th will be the last Sunday till fall time
My hours for spring & summer will be
Wednesday through Saturday 11am-5pm
The winter is over and the Lake been calling my name to get the boat back in the water
So yes I listen to the voices in my head
Let’s get them Piercing’s done for the summer
Thank you too all for making me love what I do

03/19/2026

Ok folks sorry for any inconveniences today
Last night late I slipped and fell in my bathroom
My ribs are pretty banged up but I’ll be at the shop all weekend
So stop on in and say hello and let’s do something fun .