Jonathan Bilbery

Jonathan Daniel Bilbery, 51, of Ooltewah, passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. He worked for Lynn Baxter’s Masonry for 27 years. He loved fishing, camping and playing with his dog, J.D. He was predeceased by his father, Junior Bilbery; grandparents, Elbert and Irene Bilbery Sr. and Homer and Hallie Letson; and aunt and uncle, Virginia and James Ottinger and uncle, Hubert Bilbery. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Gladys and Gilberto Flores; stepmother, Susie Bilbery; sister, Mary DeFriese; nephews, Brandon Allen Sr. and Eric Dewayne DeFriese; aunts, Patricia Branam and Sheila Letson; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at Freedom Church of God on Monday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Arrangements entrusted with Covenant Funeral & Crematory; Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.