Obituary of Billy Joe Prince

Billy Joe Prince, age 82, of Old Hickory, TN

June 3, 1941 - March 10, 2024

Surrounded by his family and pets, Billy passed away peacefully at home on the sunny Sunday morning of March 10. 

Billy Joe Prince was born June 3, 1941, in Lawrence County, TN, to Iva and Chester Prince. He served our country in the Navy and visited 54 countries during his tour, including one top-secret meeting with John F. Kennedy at the White House. Billy worked for 35 years as a millwright and retired from DuPont. He spent his retirement years serving his family, neighbors, and church as well as spoiling his pets. He was a faithful member of Mt. Juliet Church of Christ.

He leaves behind a wife of 59 years, Judy Prince. Two daughters, Anita (Glen) Black and Annette (Darren) Dykes. Grandchildren: Amelia (Ben) McGreevy, Lindsey Black, Dawson and Delaney Dykes. Overweight pets: Arley and Digger. Siblings: Jim (Pat) Prince, Barbara (Rennie) Belue, Tina (Jerry) Boyd, along with many nieces and nephews. 

Services will be held at Sellars Funeral Home, Mt. Juliet. There will be visitation on Tuesday, March 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort Nashville, TN.

Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, obituary line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com.