Billy Joe Spurgeon, age 89, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Countryside Health and Rehabilitation in Lawrenceburg. Billy was born on June 3, 1935 to the late Elmer and Mable Spurgeon. Billy worked for many years as a carpenter and brick mason, helping to build several of the buildings, homes, and churches we have come to know in Lawrenceburg. He was a faithful member of Deerfield Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his friend, Noah Shannon.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Ruby Spurgeon; children, Letha Dawn Sollie and Gina Spurgeon; stepchildren, Marty, Samantha, and Amanda; siblings, Donald Gene Spurgeon (Ruth), Martha Ann Bushman, Dola Clendenning (James); 5 step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Deerfield Cemetery.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of handling all final arrangements.
