Billy Joe Mack of Rockford departed this earthly life April 8, 2023. He was born September 16, 1938 in Brownsville, TN the son of Pink and Annie Lou Mack. Billy lived in Rockford since the late 1960's coming from Brownsville.  He was employed as a machine operator by Quaker Oats over 20 years, later becoming a baker at Colonial Bakery. Billy was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Brownsville, TN. He attended Carver High School.

Billy Joe, leaves to cherish many loving memories, three sons, Tyrone (Sharon) Holloway, Jerome Holloway, Darrean Holloway; four daughters, Virginia ( Elder Timothy ) Scott, Charlotte Singleton, Sandra (Jermaine Haney) Swain and Lenester (Tim) Downing; 20 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; three brothers, William (Johnnie Mae) Mack, Terry (Margaret) Owens and Ike (Aretha) Owens; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including, special friend, Bertha Kitchens. He was predeceased by his parents; long time life companion, Louise Holloway; sister, Betty King; six brothers, Robert Mack Jr., Archie L. Mack, Billie Jean Mack, J.D. Mack, Jasper Owens, and Charles Welch.

Visitation will be held 4: 00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N Johnston Ave. Burial will take place in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Brownsville TN.