Billy Sumpter Linebaugh

Retired Colonel Billy Sumpter Linebaugh, age 89 of Maryville passed away peacefully at his home in Maryville, Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born June 26, 1930 in Nashville and joined the USAF in October 1950. He joined the Tennessee Air National Guard where he was Commander of McGhee Tyson 134th Refueling Wing. This was a long-standing career as he retired as Colonel in February 1988. Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Linebaugh and his son, Daniel Linebaugh. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Linebaugh Stroupe and Mary Linebaugh; grandchildren, Jamison Stroupe (Courtney), Whitney Neal (Jessica), Danielle Honea (Zach), Jeremy Stroupe (Chasity), and Noah Linebaugh; great-grandchildren, Bryson & London Stroupe. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 4:00pm Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 4:00pm. The family & friends will assemble for graveside service & inurnment at 1:00pm Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Holston College Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billy Sumpter Linebaugh please visit our Sympathy Store.