Billy Wayne Blythe, age 74 of Celina, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his home. Billy Wayne was born on July 15 1951 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Cleveland "Cleve" Blythe and Myrtle Flowers Blythe. He was a former employee of OshKosh in Celina, TN and later retired from Cummins Filtration in Cookeville.  He was married to Teressa Sue Walker on September 20, 1986. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five siblings Millard Blythe, Raymond Blythe, Johnnie Blythe, Alta Willis, and Alma Scott.

Survivors Include: His wife- Teressa Walker Blythe of Celina, TN His Daughter- Christy Helms of Baxter, TN Three Grandchildren- Brandon Heinzman of Norfolk, VA, Byron Heinzman of Algood, TN and Megan Heinzman of Baxter, TN Three Sisters- Lela Guess, Madie Capps, and Winfrey Bledsoe all of Burkesville, KY His special friend- Virginia Miller of Burkesville, KY and his loyal dog Zoey along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Murley Cemetery.  Family requests visitation on Saturday April 11th from 10 A.M. until time for the service at 2 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home.