Billy Gene Chisam, 68

A nursery worker and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of Bernice and Bessie Ferrell Chisam; and was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Sullivan Chisam; and stepbrother, Charlie B. Chisam.

He is survived by children, Darlene Durham of Morrison, Jerry and Terry Chisam of North Carolina and Ricky Chisam of Clarksville; six grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roosevelt Chisam, John and Barbara Chisam, Charles and Shirley Chisam, all of McMinnville; stepbrothers and spouses, James and Lucille Chisam, Robert and Jan Chisam, all of McMinnville; former wife, Eileen Priest of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Old Bybee Chapel Cemetery with Carl Bouldin officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 12, 2005