Billy Joe Clymer

Mr. Billy Joe Clymer of Dyersburg, TN died on Sunday June 8, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born on May 28, 1929 in Dyer County, TN, he was the son of the late Ebben and Linnie Clymer. Mr. Clymer was retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing Company. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Mike Hickman with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Visitation will begin at 12 Noon until service time on Wednesday. Mr. Clymer is survived by one daughter Karen Clymer Bickers and one granddaughter Jada Bickers, both of Dyersburg; two brothers Klyce Clymer (Paulette) of Bartlett and Kenneth Clymer (Elsie) of RoEllen, in addition to several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jackie Guthrie Clymer, five brothers James Clymer, Raymond Clymer, Odel Clymer, Olen Clymer, Franklin Clymer and two sisters Helen Clymer Heathcott and Lawanda Clymer Jones. Bill was a very avid, outstanding football player for Dyersburg High School before continuing his passion for the game at the University of Wyoming. He was known for "pulling the chains" at DHS football games for over 40 years. After entering the US Army and serving in the Korean War, he returned back to Dyersburg with his loving wife, who were high school sweethearts. Pallbearers will be Jerry Roberts, Jeff Burroughs, Frank Horner, Ken Hickman, David Duncan and Russell Newbill. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Williams and Gerald Newbill. The family requests memorials be directed the First Baptist Church Building Fund of which he was a very dedicated member. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com