Billy Ray Whittenburg, 81, of Decatur, Tn., passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tn.
He enjoyed playing country music on the guitar and collector and restore classic cars. He also was an avid drag racer.
He was preceded in death by his father: Glen Whittenburg, mother: Lorene Hendrix, brothers; Winfred Hendrix, Danny Hendrix, sister: Frances Whittenburg, son: Denver “Little Bill” Whittenburg
He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Jearldean Whittenburg, of Decatur, Tn., children: Gail Colley (Bobby) of Ferndale, Mi., Ronnie Hendrix of Philadelphia, Tn., Debbie Hendrix of Philadelphia, Tn., Billy Hendrix of Loudon, Tn., Gelinia Lovingood (Tracey) of Decatur, Tn., Glen Whittenburg of Decatur, Tn., brother: Verlin Whittenburg of Granite City, Il., sisters: Sue Vincil of Lenior City, Tn., Betty McCaulley of Madisonville, Tn., six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 22, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services with the Reverend Gary Rolen officiating. Interment will follow at Clear Springs Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.
Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Whittenburg Family.
Please go to www.decaturfuneralsandcremations.com and sign the guest book and offer your condolences and memories.
Arrangements are by Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 423 334-3661.