Billy Ray Bunch Jr., age 73, went to his heavenly home on June 27, 2025. He was known for his love of family, dirt track racing, and always having a tool on hand. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents Billy Ray Sr. and Ella Bunch.
Billy is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Tonya Bunch. Daughter Betsy (Chip) Farmer. Grandsons Chaz (Maggie) Farmer and Jake Farmer. Sister Shirley Rose. Brother-in-law Robert Howard. Sister-in-law Karen Williams. He is also survived by a niece, nephews, and a host of cousins.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Tom Bunch, Mike Tidwell, Walls Ray, and Justin Dossett.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation at Donate | East Tennessee Kidney Foundation, Inc.™
The family will receive friends on Wednesday July 2, 2025, at Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Graveside service to follow in the Jackson Cemetery in Lone Mountain.
Officiating: Rev. Chaz Farmer and Rev. John Dalton
Singers: Chaz and Maggie Farmer
The family would like to mention a Celebration of Life on July 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church in Greenback. The church is located at 4602 Salem RD, Greenback, TN, 37742.
