Obituary of Billy C. King

Billy King, age 79, passed away at home on December 23, 2023, surrounded by family. The Funeral Service, conducted by Pastor Ron Ullrich, is 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2023 in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN. Interment in Wilson County Memorial will follow the service. Friends and family will serve as Pallbearers. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. until the service on Friday. If you would like to make a Memorial Donation in Billy’s memory, please donate to Parkinson’s Foundation (Parkinson.org).

               Billy C. King was born in Macon County TN to Dortchie Lee Thompson King and Joe King. He met and married the love of his life, Janice Kennedy and together they raised three children. He owned a backhoe service and worked in construction. Billy loved classic cars. He enjoyed traveling, car shows and being with his family, especially the grandchildren.

               He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice King; children: Cathey (Robert) Dunn, Tina (Bruce) Bentley, and Billy Darryl (Bailey Lester) King; grandchildren: Jeffrey (Brandy) Leeman, Jennifer Leeman (Mike) Head, Gage (Kendall) Bentley, Gracie Bentley, Lainey Bentley, Natalie King, Blake King, Sophie King, Kruz King, and Khoen King; honorary grandson: Jason (Katherine) Nolley; siblings: Louise Dillingham, Jimmy King, Ronnie King, and Donnie King; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by two infant sons, parents Dortchie and Joe King, four sisters, and one brother.

               Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice aides, nurses, and staff for their great care, and Dr. Robert Jantz.  Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.