Billy Ray Householder

Billy R. Householder of Maryville went to be a resident of his heavenly home on November 20, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Before his illness, Billy was an active member of Grandview Baptist Church. He was a trustee, taught Sunday School, Bible school, a member of the choir at a sister church. He served his country as a submariner in the U.S. Navy. He was proud to serve his country. He retired from Delta Airlines. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years-Elizabeth (Libby) Allen Householder. Daughters & son in-laws Teri (Neil) Davis, Cheryl (Tim) Bledsoe. Grandsons: Mitch (Amy) Davis, Garrett (Alizabeth) Holloway, Granddaughter Hope (Kevin) Lowe and great grandson Will Lowe. Sister Wilma Long and many, many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by mother & father William (Bill) Householder and Helen Reagan Householder and by infant granddaughter Raelynn Davis. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Grandview Baptist Church, 2208 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville TN 37801 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Family will receive friends from 5:30 until 6:30 PM, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Grandview Baptist Church. Celebration of Life will be at 6:30 PM at Grandview Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Pass. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.