Mr. Billy Joe Lewis, age 83, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Lewis was born in Limestone, Tennessee on October 4, 1940, to the late Joseph Doss & Edna Reed Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Fonda Lewis, brother, Don Lewis and a sister, Joan Lewis.
He retired from Tennessee Eastman after 30 years of service.
Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Ford, Elizabethton; son, Timothy Lewis, Limestone; grandchildren, Tessa Sammons, Johnson City and Kiaya Finch, Bristol; great-grandchildren, Theodore Joseph Finch and Harvey Isaac Finch; two sisters, Patsy Kyker, Telford and Linda Babcock, Tusculum; and several nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be conducted 12, Noon, Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Monte Vista Burial Park.
Bill was my neighbor across the street. He was a great neighbor and a good friend. Saw him last week mowing. He sure will be missed by me. Rest in peace my friend
05/28/2024
Wassan Broyles
So sorry to hear about Billy. Just seen it in the obituaries. Not too long ago he came by the hardware building and we talked for a while. I will miss him coming by, Wassan and family.
Bill was my grandfather-in-law. When my wife and I began dating and it became serious enough to meet Bill, he and the family were having a cookout at Bill's lake house for July 4th. He was so welcoming to me and was always that way with everyone he met. Throughout the years, he was always willing to lend a hand or any kind of help that we needed. He was always so generous and made sure that all the children in the family had a gift for Christmas. It was kind of amazing to see him work and he certainly loved his family, including ones that joined by way of marriage and that's not something that always happens. You'll truly be missed Bill, and I promise I will try my best to do right by Tessa.
05/21/2024
Mark & Amy Bower
We rented Bill's garage apartment on Seminole Drive many years ago. His wife had just passed. Bill was, by far, the best landlord we ever had. He was caring, fair, and a great neighbor. We ran into him many years later and had the most wonderful conversation with him. It was like seeing an old friend. Our condolences to all who loved him.
