Reverend Billy Ray Carrigan, passed away at his home on December 13, 2021 at the age of 83.  He was born in Maryville to Reverend Eddie and Lucille Carrigan.  He joined the Army when he was seventeen, pastored several churches and retired from Maryville Fire Department.  He was gregarious, outgoing, and most of the time he was smiling, whistling or singing.  He never met a stranger, and deeply enjoyed fellowship with friends and family.  He enjoyed preaching God's word and working outside for hours on end.  He was an active member of Fairpark Evangelistic Church and greatly appreciated his church family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, June Kelley Carrigan; daughters, Tanya (Billy) Caughron, Sheila (Frank) White and son, Stephen Carrigan.  He dearly loved his grandchildren, Danielle Caughron, Rachel White Biggs, Isaiah White, Rebekah White, and Jonas Carrigan.  He is survived by his brothers, Eddie and Patrick Carrigan and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Beverly and Tony McLemore.  The family will receive friends at Lone Oak Baptist Church, 831 West Lamar Alexander Parkway from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  with memorial service to follow at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fairpark Evangelistic Church or Gideons International.  Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville (865) 982-6041, www.millerfuneralhome.org