Funeral service for Mr. Billy Joe Wolaver, Sr., age 77, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 3 PM on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Graves officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held at 12 PM until time of service at 3 PM on Sunday.
Mr. Wolaver was born on December 8, 1941 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Alma Payne Wolaver and William Madison Wolaver, Jr. He owned W&H Sheet Metal since 1967. He was a member of Vanntown Baptist Church. He was well known for his horsemanship with quarter horses in barrel racing and pole bending. Mr. Wolaver passed away on February 6, 2019 at his residence.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sandy Wolaver; sons, Joey (Jennifer) Wolaver and Jamie (Shawn) Wolaver all of Fayetteville, TN; grandchildren, Lee Wolaver, Shelby (Heath) Thomas, Jessica Delap, Robbie Wolaver, Ty Wolaver, Taylor Wolaver, Alyssa Thompson, and Sadie Wolaver; three great-grandchildren; and siblings, Clarence (Becky) Wolaver, Carol Ann (Paul) Shelton, and Jimmy (Oneita) Wolaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jana Michelle Wolaver.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vanntown Baptist Church Building Fund, 45 N Vanntown School Rd, Flintville, TN 37335. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Billy Joe Wolaver.
35 Comments To "Billy Joe Wolaver, Sr."
#1 Comment By Karen Gilliam On February 7, 2019 @ 4:41 pm
I am so very sorry to learn of Billy Joe’s passing. I have done business with him for over 50 years. I found him to be a man of honor and integrity. He did what he said he’d do. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed.
#2 Comment By Jimmy and Diane Buchanan On February 7, 2019 @ 4:43 pm
To the Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Billy Joe was a good and honest businessman and friend throughout the years. You will be in our prayers.
#3 Comment By Heather Hamlin Brown On February 7, 2019 @ 4:50 pm
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad Joey. You, Jennifer and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
#4 Comment By Leon and Beverly Pierce On February 7, 2019 @ 5:05 pm
Prayers and Condolences to Billy Joe’s family. I’ve been honored to know and do business with since I moved to lLincoln County in 1984.
#5 Comment By Peggy Armstrong Coleman On February 7, 2019 @ 5:05 pm
Sandy,
Sorry to hear about your loss. I did not know Billy Joe but have heard only good things about him. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
#6 Comment By Kay Brewer On February 7, 2019 @ 5:12 pm
Billy Joe and Sandy were always some of my favorite people. So sorry.
#7 Comment By Norma Wright On February 7, 2019 @ 5:16 pm
Tommy and I send our prayers and thoughts for the loss of Billy Joe. He was such a wonderful man and has left many memories that will be cherished for years.
#8 Comment By Team Air Distributing, Inc. On February 7, 2019 @ 5:29 pm
It has always been a true pleasure doing business with Billy Joe and the entire Wolaver Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
#9 Comment By Jim Black On February 7, 2019 @ 5:51 pm
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear this Joey & Jennifer! Blessings & prayers for your whole family in this loss. May God bless you and give you comfort thru this difficult time.
#10 Comment By Kim Crsbtree On February 7, 2019 @ 6:55 pm
To All The Famy
So sorry for your loss praying for all of you.
#11 Comment By Kim McWhirter On February 7, 2019 @ 7:04 pm
Praying for this family during your loss. I’m so sorry.
#12 Comment By Vicki Wade On February 7, 2019 @ 8:14 pm
Dear Joey and family,
Mr. Wolaver was one of the kindest and most hardworking men I’ve ever known. He will be missed. Heaven has gained an incredible soul.
#13 Comment By Gay Parsley On February 7, 2019 @ 8:29 pm
Joe and I want to send our Condolences on Billy Joe’s passing. We always enjoyed his visits at the store; he certainly was a genuine, hardworking, and good man in the community. May God comfort all the family during this difficult time.
#14 Comment By Hayworths and Paynes On February 7, 2019 @ 8:49 pm
We are saddened to hear of Billy Joe’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to his family. With Love,
Randy and Cindy Hayworth
Mike and Kelly Payne
David Payne
#15 Comment By Jill and Jim Roark On February 7, 2019 @ 9:49 pm
Joey,
Our condolences on the passing of of your father. We will keep you and the family in our prayers. May the Lord ease your heartache as you prepare to celebrate a life well lived.
#16 Comment By Gary Thompson On February 7, 2019 @ 10:25 pm
Jamie and all the fa8mily. We are so sorry at hearing of the passing of Billy Joe. He was always so kind to me when I have dealt with him both for work at home or even some elsewhere! You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Gary & Jo Ann Thompson
#17 Comment By Crissy M @ FPU On February 7, 2019 @ 11:18 pm
So sorry to ear about Mr Billy Joe! I always enjoyed working with him and Ms Sandy!! Sending prayers for you and the family.
#18 Comment By LeAnne English Keller On February 7, 2019 @ 11:30 pm
Mrs. Sandy, Joey and Jamie I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Prayers from myself and my family. I will always remember sharing my birthday with Mr. Billy Joe and his love for Fly. He made me love pole bending. I only beat him once and I cherish the moment he told me good run because he was the king of poles to me. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed because they dont make them like him anymore!
#19 Comment By Lance Wallace On February 7, 2019 @ 11:52 pm
Sandy, Joey, and Jamie,
Shirley and I want to express our deepest sympathy to all the family for your loss. Billy Joe was without a doubt one of the most honest and dependable men I have ever known. I feel truely blessed to have had the pleasure of doing business with him for many years. He will be missed. You are all in our prayers.
#20 Comment By Crissy @ Fpu On February 8, 2019 @ 12:02 am
So sorry to hear about Mr Billy Joe. Ms Sandy I enjoyed many years working with y’all. Praying for you and the Wolaver.
#21 Comment By Billy Gray On February 8, 2019 @ 12:09 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts
#22 Comment By Linda Diane Clark On February 8, 2019 @ 12:49 am
Mr Wolaver was a hard working man that you could always depend on. He always came promptly as promised and I could always trust his work.
Prayers for the loss of such a kind soul.
#23 Comment By Diane Clark On February 8, 2019 @ 12:49 am
Mr Wolaver was a hard working man that you could always depend on. He always came promptly as promised and I could always trust his work.
Prayers for the loss of such a kind soul.
#24 Comment By Judy Stafford On February 8, 2019 @ 1:42 am
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Billy Joe was a kind hardworking honest man he and his family have worked at my home many times always a gentleman.
#25 Comment By Mary Milstead Clay On February 8, 2019 @ 1:31 pm
Taylor and Jamie, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll be praying for your family.
#26 Comment By Tony and Lereca Swinford On February 8, 2019 @ 1:42 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Billy Joe was a sweet man and a hard working man.
#27 Comment By carla stovall On February 8, 2019 @ 7:55 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Mr. Wolaver, Keeping each of you in my prayers.
#28 Comment By Boone Walker On February 8, 2019 @ 9:12 pm
So sorry for your loss. Billy Joe was a good man and enjoyed being his TM. He was a pleasure to do business with. You the family are in my prayers and my thoughts. He will be missed. Lord watch over this FAMILY AMEN
#29 Comment By Dennis and Marie Caldwell On February 8, 2019 @ 10:41 pm
Sandy and Family,
So sorry to hear of Billy Joe passing. He will be missed by many. Prayers for you during this difficult time.
#30 Comment By Ronnie & Faye Locke On February 9, 2019 @ 6:46 pm
Sorry to hear of Billy Joe’s passing. He will
be missed by all, our prayers are with Sandy and the family
#31 Comment By Gary Gault On February 9, 2019 @ 6:52 pm
Miss Sandy I am so sorry to here of Billy Joe passing I have known Billy
since High School He was a good and honest man and will be missed by everyone that knew him you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
#32 Comment By Anita Ground On February 10, 2019 @ 12:35 am
Joey and family, we were very sorry to hear of the passing of you father. Our hearts are with you at this trying time.
With love
Larry and Anita Ground
#33 Comment By Brenda Wright-Marty and husband Phil On February 10, 2019 @ 6:15 pm
To The Family
So sorry for your loss. Billy Joe was liked by all and was a very fair businessman. It has been a pleasure know him and Sandy at Vann Town Baptist Church. He will be missed!
Phil and Brenda Marty
#34 Comment By Rusty and Holly Sisk On February 11, 2019 @ 8:36 pm
To all of the family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
#35 Comment By Brenda Burns On February 15, 2019 @ 12:31 pm
Sandy and Family ,So very sorry for your Loss.May God wrap his arms around each of you.Heaven has gained another Angel.Love and Prayers to you all .Brenda & Joe Burns and Mattie Mae Barnes Sawyer