Billy "Bill" R. Howard Sr. 69, of Chattanooga passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, peacefully at home.  Mr. Howard was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and loved his Tennessee Vols.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna Sue Howard, his father, Fred Howard and brother, Mike Howard.

He is survived by his mother Bobbie Welchance, son Billy R. (Allison) Howard, grandchildren, Cameron Howard, Jax (Bekah) Howard & Alexandria (Katie) Benson, bonus grandchildren, Hannah, Madison & Hayden Roessel, uncle, Gray Dodd and cousin, Page Dodd.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 1, 2024 with Brother Richard Floyd officiating at Lakewood Memory Gardens East.  Family will receive friends from 11:30 pm until 1:30 pm at Hamilton Funeral Home in Hixson.

Please share your memories of Bill with the family at www.hamiltonfhofchattanooga.com

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