"I will miss you, I've known you since I was a baby, you always teased and aggravated me. I'll miss you. Prayers for the family."
In loving memory of
Donnie Ray Bilbrey
November 8, 1952 - January 1, 2017
Funeral services for Mr. Donnie Ray Bilbrey age 64, of Cookeville will be conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Nick Turner will officiate. Burial will be in the Wirmingham Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until time of services at 2 p.m.
Mr. Bilbrey passed from this life at home on Sunday evening, January 1, 2017. He was born in Overton County on November 8th 1952 to the late Ray Bilbrey and Sue Cravens Bilbrey. He was a truck driver for Performance Food Group.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Darlene Bilbrey of Cookeville, TN; son, Donnie Bilbrey & wife Lynn of Manchester, KY; step son, Tony Sullivan of Cookeville, TN; daughter, Melissa Merriman & husband Jeff of Manchester, KY; step daughter, Tonya Severance & husband Travis of Livingston, TN; brother, Lawrence Bilbrey & wife Lori of Indiana; 6 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brother's Ronnie Bilbrey and Jackie Bilbrey.
Tributes
"A great man who was fierce and hard working from sun up till sun down . He was one to look up to and to get a honest input . I will miss him dearly love ya donnie"
"Donnie we will miss you, you were a good friend and neighbor. Gone to soon. Prayers for the family. Love you Donnie!"
"Darlene Nellie and Family We were so saddened to hear of Donnie's passing. He now has a new body free from pain. Those he touched encouraged and blessed will truly miss him. Praying God sends His abundant comfort strength rest and peace to you in the coming days. Thinking of all of you with MUCH LOVE. God bless and keep you."
"Dar I am so sorry for your loss and your families loss. You are all in my prayers. Sending lots of prayers, love and hugs. Keep him alive in your heart. Talk to him whenever you need to. Take all the time you need to grieve. I love you Dar..."