Billy Ray Wilder

Billy Ray Wilder, 65, of Washburn, TN went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2015. He was a blessed member of Clinch Valley American Christian Church. He was preceded in death by parents: Grant C. and Ferl M. Wilder. Siblings: Peggy Parker, Pauline Beeler, Robert, Fred, Joe, and Dana Wilder. He is survived by Frances D. Wilder, wife of 48 years. Sons: Grant R. Wilder of Knoxville, Steven R. Wilder, his wife Amy H. Wilder Grandchildren: Alex and Zeke, all of Washburn. Brother: Chester Wilder of MI. The family and friends of Mr. Wilder are welcome to pay their respects at Coffey Funeral Home of New Tazewell on Saturday, with visitation from 5 until 7 P.M., December 19, with the funeral following visitation. Graveside services will be on December 20 at 11 A.M. in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Washburn, TN.

Officiating Rev. Tommy Russell and Rev. Jerry Epperson.

Music by Rev. Jerry Epperson and wife Caroline Epperson.

Pallbearers: Chuck Wilder, Patrick Beeler, Terry Winstead, Daniel Combs, J.C. Coffman, and Victor Balthis.