Billy J. Mincey

Billy J. Mincey, age 84, of Knoxville passed away on July 1, 2019. He worked at Higginbotham heating & Air. Soon realizing the entrepreneur that he was he started his own business and was contracted to do all the ductwork for Sears, and many businesses in Gatlinburg. A buy sell trade kind of man, he set up at every flea market and Knife show around. His extensive knowledge of gun trading brought the attention of the Knox County Sherriff’s Office who asked him for advice and information many times. He ran a news sentinel paper route through East Knoxville and the Corryton area while driving a Volkswagen Bug. Later he ran several businesses including Shoe Country, Mincey’s Market and Bill’s CB Sales. Again, in his CB business Knox County Sherriff's Office chose him as their exclusive K40 dealer, every cruiser in Knoxville had one. He also sold on Ebay for many years reaching the status of Power Seller, achieved by very few. He was a jack of all trades, a master of many and afraid of none. He is preceded in death by his mother, Edith Kirkland; Father, William J. Mincey; and daughter, Terry Jo Chandler. Sons in law Bryan Chandler and David Horsley. He is survived by his soul mate and best friend of 33 years, Patricia Van Buren; his daughters Gina Horsley and Mary Mincey. Grandchildren Angela Chandler, Jeremiah Horsley, and Jacob (Victoria) Horsley and W. Jordan Mincey. Great grandchildren, Aiden, Hudson and Tucker. When Bill was blessed with Patricia he was also blessed with bonus daughters, Dawn Van Buren Reagan and Amber Van Buren. Bonus grandchildren; Chelsey Reagan and Kent Van Buren-Raticoff, bonus great grandchildren; Shayne, Reagan, and Realynn. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with funeral service to follow starting at 8:00pm. Family and friends will meet at 10:00am at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel to go in procession to Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11:00am interment. Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.