He was born October 13, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Elmer Bruce and Katie Lorean (Green) Harrill. Billy was a veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and chose his career in education because he loved working with kids. He was a math and physics teacher at Northmor High School and coached multiple sports over his tenure. He was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing that love with his students. He was a very handy carpenter, remodeled two homes from top to bottom and enjoyed creating various crafts. Billy enjoyed spending a relaxing day visiting flea markets and antiquing.
He is survived by two children, Julie (Kevin) Cumbie and Jeff Harrill; four grandchildren, Jonathan (Lara) Cumbie, Jessica (Ethan) Groce, Katie Cumbie and Talina Harrill; two great-grandchildren, Camdyn Harrill and Asher Cumbie; one great-great grandchild, William Harrill; four stepchildren, Earnie (Cherie McGraw) Dyer, Randy (Janet) Dyer, Patricia (Michael) Whitlatch and Teresa Leiler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Amos Harrill; second wife, Shirlene Lowe; and a sister and brother-in law, Helen and Virgil Webb.
The family welcomes friends to visit from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Wappner Funeral Directors-Ontario, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. Additional calling hours will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, 4650 Hwy 411, Madisonville, TN. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm with an additional hour of calling prior. He will be laid to rest in Chestua Campground Cemetery in Madisonville, Tennessee with military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) www.help.dav.org.
