Billy Joe Guffey

Billy Joe Guffey

Seymour - Billy Joe Guffey, age 80 of Seymour, TN passed to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was a longtime member of Valley Grove Baptist Church, where he was saved and baptized at an early age. He loved his church and faithfully served in many capacities. Billy was also a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He was employed by Star Sales Company for 49 years where he worked his way from the stock room to Vice President. Billy spent most of his free time restoring many award-winning antique cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Gladys Rogers Guffey; grandparents, Mell and Mayme Caughron Guffey, and Mayford and Lucy Bowling Rogers.

His survivors include: his loving wife of 62 years, Billye Joyce Atchley Guffey; his treasured and cherished son, Mike Guffey and wife Vicki; granddaughter and joy of his life, Brooke Duncan and husband Justin; sister, Carolyn Guffey Pryor; brother-in-law, Ed Atchley and wife Sondra; several beloved nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tom Christenberry and Glen Atchley. The family would like to wish a special thank you to Billy's cousin, Cotton Julian and wife Robin who have done so much.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cross Ministries, 406 Boyd's Creek Hwy, P.O. Box 186, Seymour, TN 37865 or The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, c/o Valley Grove Baptist Church, 9000 Old Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Family and friends will meet 11 AM Saturday for graveside services and interment at Valley Grove Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Keith Vaughan and Pastor Dana Fachman officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour. Online condolences may be made at (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)