Billy Wayne Gothard, 65, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away on January 5, 2020. He was a member of Chattanooga Community Falling Water Church of God. Wayne worked as a heavy equipment operator with Gothard Excavating, enjoyed fishing, camping and sitting near the creek. He also loved supporting his grandchildren and going to their sporting events.
He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Everett Gothard; brother, Ronald Everett Gothard and his son, Billy James Gothard.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathy Gothard; mother, Winnie Lea Gothard; daughter, Jill Gothard; grandchildren, Maci McClure, Katie McClure and Britton Gothard-Henderson; sister, Sandi Gothard-Shadwick; brother, Lyle Sanders; niece, Heather (Michael) Gothard-Johnson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.