Billie Jean Jaco, 80, of Tuscumbia, died on Friday, June 28, 2019. Visitation will be Monday, July 1, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, in the funeral home chapel with Wayman Fike and Kirk Bishop officiating. Burial will follow at Shoals Memorial Gardens.
Billie was a native of Summertown, Tennessee. He was an active member of Westside Baptist Church for 30 plus years. He had a heart for foreign missions and sharing the Gospel everywhere he went. He had a lively sense of humor and a strong love for his family. He was also a lifetime member of the NRA.
Billie was preceded in death by his parents, Clessie and Willie Mae Jaco; Brothers, Ed LeMay, Paul, Leonard, Jessie, Neal, and James K. Jaco; and sisters, JoAnn Goode, Jane Jaco, Mary Holley, and Patricia McDonald.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mae Lowe Jaco; sons, Todd Jaco (Mary) of Flag Pond Tennessee, John Jaco (Sharon), and Billy Jaco (Katina); daughters, Robin Jaco of Phoenix, Arizona and Becky Jaco; brothers, Jerry Wayne and Clessie Jaco; sister, Edna Gant; grandchildren, Erik Jaco (Brittany), Lindsey Neveux (Shane), Jessica Bendall (Casey), Jennifer, Trey, Grace, and Sara Jaco; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Maddison Bendall, and Jaxson and Miles Jaco; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family expresses special thanks to Amedisys Hospice, especially, nurse, Heather Miller and CNA, Tammy Hulsey.
