Billy Kay Shope Sr., age 60, of Oak Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at his residence.

Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to fish, and spending time with his grandkids. Billy was of the Baptist faith. He was a hard worker all through his life doing carpentry and concrete work. Billy was a very honest and dependable person.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Shope; sister, Mary Anne Shope; and several other sisters and brothers. [Read more…]