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Billy Joe Erwin Obituary
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Erwin and father Charlie Erwin. Also, brothers John (Sarah) Erwin and Burnell Erwin. Billy Joe is survived by his wife of 70 years, Rita Erwin. Also, his son, Bob (Amy) Erwin, granddaughters Julianne (Spencer) Goodwin, and Bethany (Luke) Mitchell. As well as great-grandchildren Graham Goodwin and Oliver Goodwin.
Services will be held at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville TN. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00pm on Wednesday the 28th and Thursday 11:00-12:00. Funeral service to be held at 12:00, with internment to follow at Hillcrest Municipal Cemetery in White House TN.
Bily Joe was born in White House TN where he lived until serving his country in the Korean war. After his return from active duty, he first worked at Dupont. After which he was employed by Sears in Springfield, TN. After his employment with Sears, in the mid 1960's, he went to work at B. F. Myers Furniture in Goodlettsville, TN. Within a few years he went from salesperson to owner. After years of building relationships within the community, he retired in the 1990's. The continuation and success of the business by his family is something he was very engaged in and proud of.
After years on employment and ownership of B. F. Myers, BJ enjoyed playing golf most every day. Summer months at Bluegrass CC in Hendersonville and winter months in Naples Florida. BJ was known for competitiveness, but more so for his enjoyment in spending time outside and with friends.
Billy Joe loved engaging in conversation with anyone and always wanted to be up to speed on what his family was doing. Another love was the Vanderbilt Commodores, who he followed for years. He was a faithful member of White House United Methodist Church in White House for many years, and later moved his membership to Connell United Methodist church in Goodlettsville, TN.
Billy Joe's outgoing personality and love for others will be missed by many.
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Gail (Brooks) Sircy
May 26, 2025
Billy Joe you were a hoot. In the early 70s you would pick me up occasionally to come work in the office in your VW (yellow maybe?) You would be waving at people on the way that werent there to get me going. Always loved you and Rita. You´re probably cutting up with daddy now.
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