Obituary- Billy Joe Mooningham
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Billy Joe Mooningham, age 47, of Shelbyville passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at Vanderbilt Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mr. Mooningham was employed by West Gate Farms as a Walking Horse Trainer. He was also a member of the Walking Horse Trainers Association.
He survived by his wife, Michelle Mooningham a son, Nathan Melton both of Shelbyville. Sisters; Mary Ellen Clay of Shelbyville, Creda Tucker, and Debbie Taylor both of Tullahoma. Brothers; Terry Mooningham and Calvin Mooningham birth of Shelbyville. Greg Mooningham of Coldwater, MS. Several nieces and nephews.
Services for Mr. Mooningham are at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, Aug. 29th at Lynchburg Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Doyle officiating.
Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery in Shelbyville.
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