Billy Jim Grammer, 85, formerly of Eads, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29 th in Bartlett, TN.

Billy was born on July 7, 1937 to James Grammer and Elizabeth Bowie Grammer in Ripley, TN. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1961 to 1962 in peacetime Germany, and guarded the Berlin Wall as part of his duties. He continued to serve in the Army Reserves until 1966.

Billy married Barbara Sue Witt on April 11, 1964 and they were blessed with 58 years of marriage. They enjoyed camping, boating, travel and trips to the beach together, and both served faithfully for many years at C ornerstone Church in Bartlett , where they built lifelong friendships.

Billy worked most of his career as a technician for Eastman Kodak, from which he retired, but continued working in microfilm, running his own business, Technical Services, until 2018. In his spare time, Billy enjoyed deer hunting and owned several horses throughout his life.

Billy was one of 9 children and was very close to his siblings, their spouses and many nieces and nephews. He was well loved by his in-laws, the Witt family, and was a contender for everyone's favorite uncle. He was a loving father to his daughter Lesa , and his son Greg. His pride and joy were his grandchildren, who he doted on with affection and great pride. If he was with his grandchildren, he was in his happy place.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; his daughter, Lesa Henson; his son Greg Grammer (Sylvia); Grandchildren Savannah Grace Grammer, Greyson Witt Grammer, John Rolko , Jr., Justin Rolko and Evan Henson; and his sister Peggy Hamilton.

He is preceded in death by his parents James and Elizabeth Grammer; his siblings Gene Grammer, Ben Grammer, Milton Grammer, Ray Grammer, Don Grammer; Annie Oliver, and Elizabeth Smith; his son-in-law, Jeff Henson, and his granddaughter Chelsea Rolko .

Visitation will be held at Cornerstone Church, 2385 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133, on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. , with funeral service to immediately follow at 2:00 p.m . Burial to follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park East, 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133.