Monty Bilbrey
Monty H. Bilbrey, Sr., 87, of Ringgold, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Mr. Bilbrey was born to the late Louise Isbell Bilbrey and Hollis Hubert Bilbrey. He was raised in Chattanooga and graduated from Tyner High School.
Monty and Bettye, his wife of 68 years, who passed away in December 2017, were high school sweethearts – he the football center and she the majorette.
Family and grandchildren brought them much pleasure. Surviving are two sons, Monty (Susan) Bilbrey, Jr. and Christopher “Kip” (Tabbi) Bilbrey, and daughter, April Wright. He is also survived by a brother, Gaither (Shirley) Bilbrey, and sister, Joan (Leon) Roberts. Monty and Bettye have 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren who love them as “Gram and Grampa.”
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, March 2, at the funeral home.
A Celebration of Life will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with John A. Cupp, Jr. officiating. Burial will be private.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist,7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com.