Bill Flippo
Billy J. "Bill" Flippo, 91, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Bill graduated from Soddy Daisy High School in 1950 where he was known as a star basketball player.
He worked for Dupont for 34 years before his retirement. Bill was also a proud member of Soddy Daisy First Baptist Church
He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson Flippo and Lorene Davidson Flippo; first wife, Shirley Drennon Flippo; and sister, Betty Ford.
Survivors include Billie Shirlene Rea, daughter; Tracy Alan Flippo (Sherri), son; three granddaughters, Jaclyn Flippo, Kristen Shipley (Trey), Traci Jo Poppe (Nick); five great-grandchildren; one step grandson, Mick Rea (Jennifer); and two step-great-grandsons.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Settles Flippo of 25 years with survivors including two stepsons and two step-grandchildren.
he family will receive friends and loved ones from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. with Dr. Brandon Johns presiding. A burial will follow immediately at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379.