Billy Joe Quallswas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 22, 1937 the son of the late Jesse Carroll and Ethel Kenneth Hunt Qualls.Mr. Qualls had lived in Hardin County all of his life. He had worked for Gross and James Handle Mill and Paris Gun Factory. He liked to garden, loved music and wood working. He was a member of the House of Prayer.Mr. Qualls departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2009 at the age of 72 years, 10 months, 26 days.He is survived by 2 sons, Joe Carroll Qualls and wife Sherry of Savannah, Tennessee, Billy Wayne Qualls and wife Sherri of Counce, Tennessee; 2 brothers, Charles Qualls and wife Mardalene, and Donnie Lee Qualls all of Savannah, Tennessee; 5 sisters, Joyce Waddell and husband Buddy of Michie, Tennessee, Linda Delle and husband Greg, Frieda Rippy and husband Billy, Martha Armstrong and husband Tommy, Tammy Justice and husband James all of Savannah, Tennessee; 4 grandchildren, Cody Qualls, Katlin Qualls, Timmy Qualls, and Tyler Qualls; 2 step-grandchildren, Robert Lee Grammer and Ryan Lee Grammer.In addition to his parents, Mr. Qualls was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Richard and Larry Qualls.Thanks to Leslie for the special care that you gave.