Mr. Billy Crowe, 87, from Soddy Daisy, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024.  Originally from Valley Head, Alabama and Chattanooga Valley, Billy was a proud retired firefighter with the Chattanooga Fire Department. He was a fifty-year member and a Past Master of Harrison Masonic Lodge #114 F&AM.  He attended First Presbyterian Church of Soddy Daisy.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Nita Crowe; parents, McKinley "Mac" and Georgia Crowe; sister, Jean Bookout; brother, Conard Crowe.

He is survived by his daughter, Jodi (John) Pelham; beloved grandchildren, Major Thomas (Leighann) Pelham and Julie (Zack) Freeman; great-grandchildren, Iris, Opal and Quint Pelham.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:00 am at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Rev. Terry Plemons officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:30 am until 10:30 am Wednesday at the funeral home.

A huge thank you to all the healthcare providers, church families, lodge members, and many friends both new and old for all the care and support.  A very special and heartfelt thank you to Dominion Assisted Living and Soddy Daisy Healthcare for being so vigilant in their care and their loving concern.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to First Presbyterian Church of Soddy Daisy, 10612 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37379 or The Widows and Orphans Fund in care of Harrison Masonic Lodge #114 F&AM, 5707 Hwy 58, Harrison, Tennessee 37341.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.