Billy Glen "BILL" Bobo

Billy Glen Bobo (Bill) 75 Years old, of Lynchburg Tennessee, passed away on July 23rd, 2026 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Bill was born September 3rd, 1950 in Fayetteville, TN to Don and Glyndon Bobo. Bill was a graduate of the Moore County High School class of 1968. Bill served in the Army and was deployed to Vietnam. Upon discharge from the Army, he became a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard. Bill attended and graduated from Tennessee Technological University where he earned a degree in Special Education and was an active member of the Alph Tau Omega fraternity (ATO). Bill completed graduate school at Trevecca University where he earned a Master’s Degree. Bill put his education to good use as a teacher in Moore County, with a career that spanned four decades. Bill was married to Jo Ann (Sons) Bobo for 55 years upon his passing. They tied the knot on May 27th 1971. They enjoyed traveling and spoiling their grand-children. Bill was a fan of Moore County Sports, where he served as the team statistician for over 20 years. Upon retirement he could be found on the sidelines or in the stands cheering the Raiders and giving his “expert opinions”. Within the community he was an active member of the Farris Creek Masonic Lodge where he served in many leadership roles. Bill was also a member of the American Legion, Post 192 where he could be found on the Lynchburg square raising the flag on Memorial Day, each year. Bill attended and was a member of the Lynchburg United Methodist Church. Bill’s favorite thing to do was to spend time with his family, especially his sons. They enjoyed concerts of all types from Ozzy Osborne to Hank Williams Jr. He was always thrilled to watch and attend University of Tennessee Football games. Go Vols! It could be said that his favorite pastime was playing jokes and talking “smack” with his boys. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Don and Glyndon Bobo. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann, his sons Shayne (Laura), and Jason (Julie). He has three grand-children that he treasured and made no bones about the place they held in his heart. Ashley, Alex, and Carson were the source of his greatest joy in life. Bill is also survived by his siblings: Arvis Bobo (Peggy), Bob Bobo (Linda), Linda Chester (Sonny), Donna Mason (Dale Groce) and Alice Grey, and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home in Lynchburg, Tennessee with John Sons officiating. Burial will follow at Lynchburg City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and also on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com. Lynchburg Funeral Home is honored to assist the family of Billy Bobo.

Billy Glen "BILL" Bobo

September 3, 1950 - July 23, 2026