William Michael Bilyeu

Funeral services for William Michael Bilyeu Jr., age 34, of Cookeville, will be held Friday, September 6, 2013 in the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Algood City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with service to follow. Michael passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at his home. He was a loving young man and was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Carthage. Michael loved music, was a beautiful singer and played the guitar. He played sports in High School and was a Three Sport Letterman playing basketball, baseball and golf. He loved his daughter so much and she had been the major impact of his life. She would always ask for him before bedtime and they would tell each other they loved each other and then she would say a prayer for her 'daddy.' Michael loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and especially working in his garden. He was a Baptist and many people would be surprised at what he knew concerning the bible and his faith that he had in Jesus Christ. He loved people and especially his family while living with them some 34 yrs. Closeness was his belief. He always said he was a 'momma's boy' and a 'daddly's buddy.' Mr. Bilyeu is survived by his daughter, Serenity Faith Bilyeu and his parents “Mickey” William Michael Bilyeu Sr. and Pamela Heitt Bilyeu. He is also survived by his sister, Amy Jent of Lafayette TN and his brother, Ryan Kirby (wife Denise) of Lascasass TN as well as an uncle and aunt, Larry and Donna Heitt of Burns TN. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Christine Bilyeu and Fred and and Mabel Heitt, and an uncle, Fred Heitt, Jr. Pallbearers will be Elliot Evans, Kenny White, Boone Sliger, Brian Luke, Steven Franklin, Chris McCall, Steve Bartlett and Jimbo Webb. Bro. Jackie Dawson will conduct the services. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to a trust fund for Michael's daughter, Serenity. Contributions may be made at the Bank of Putnam County.