Billy Joe White, age 77, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on November 23, 1935 to the late Hubert D. White and Jessie Lee Pruitt White. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by a son, Billy Jack White. Billy is survived by a daughter, Stephanie White; sisters: Kathryn Slemp and June Proffitt and husband Coy; brothers: Harry M. White and Roger White; caregiver, Joyce Tester; several step-children and step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. It was Billy's wishes to be cremated and that no formal service be held. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mountaincityfh.com. The family of Billy Joe White has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church St., Mountain City, TN 37683.