Billy Evon Gilchrist

Billy Evon Gilchrist was born March 19, 1928 in the Gilchrist Community of Stantonville, TN the son of the late Roscoe and Mandy Milford Gilchrist.

Mr. Gilchrist worked as a barber for over 45 years. He enjoyed playing dominos, volunteering with Meal on Wheels, and going to the Senior Center in Adamsville. He had a friendly smile, a volunteering heart, and always had a joke to tell. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee.

Mr. Gilchrist departed this life on June 10, 2017 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 89 Years, 2 Months, 22 Days. He is survived by his wife, Frances Gilchrist of Adamsville, TN; three sons, Steve Gilchrist of Selmer, TN, Frankie Gilchrist and wife Susan of Selmer, TN, Wendell Gilchrist of Adamsville, TN; a brother, Joe Gilchrist and wife Mary Nell of Deanburg, TN; three sisters, Linda Sue Moore and husband Kenneth of Bethel Springs, TN, Shirley Bruce of Stantonville, TN, Martha Dudley and husband Karl of Adamsville, TN; 4 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Gilchrist was preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Marie (Harrison) Gilchrist; son, Robert Gilchrist; two brothers, Earl and Gerald Gilchrist.