Billy Petty died today

My first cousin Billy Petty, age in his early 70s died today. Billy owned a small company in Lawrenceville, Georgia, that supplied grocery stores. He was married to Kay Kinsey and they have 2 sons. This picture was taken July 17, 2004, after his mother’s funeral. Notice the bandage on top of his head? I was told he had a problem with his brain, like cancer. I wonder if he had it as early as July 2004?