Billups, John William, Sr.

  • Thursday, January 17, 2019
John Billups
John Billups

John William Billups, Sr., 69, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at his residence. 

He attended Riverside High School and was a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Geneva Billups; one sister; and six brothers. 

Survivors include his sons, John (Kenisha) Billups, Jr., Fred Swanson, and Floyd Swanson, all of Chattanooga; daughters, Tonia Knox, Makahala Clemons, both of Chattanooga, and Miracle Johnson of Florida; 15 grandchildren; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. 

He will lie in state on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at noon at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Jones as the eulogist. 

Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.

 

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