Billy "Bill" J. Binkley, 76, of Collierville, passed away on Friday, January 6th, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Elsie Binkley, and his sister, Betty Williams. Mr. Binkley is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Judith Binkley, his children, Julie Strickland (John David) and Janet Copeland, a grandson, Tyler Hatler, and siblings, Helen Schenks, Edith Kemp, Beverly Kemp, Tommy Binkley and Marsha Lee. Mr. Binkley served proudly in the U.S. Air Force, 97th Bomb Wing, Strategic Air Command, during Vietnam. Mr. Binkley retired from the City of Memphis after 30 years as a Paramedic. The family requests in lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Wounded Warrior Project, any Humane Society, or a charity of the donor's choice . There will be a private graveside service at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
