Mr. Billy Alec Pilkin was born February 10, 1930 in Washington County, Virginia. He passed away May 12, 2011 at Dickson HealthCare Center in Dickson. Survivors include: his son, William Alec Pilkin; step-son Steve Watts; step-daughters Linda, Helen, Evelyn, Becky, and Ruby; several grandchildren and great grandchidren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Robbie Pilkin, brothers James and Ernest Pilkin, and sister Peggy Coker. Visitation will be Thursday, May 12th, from 5-8 pm and Friday, May 13th, from 10 am until 8 pm, and Saturday, May 14th, from 9 am until time of service. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 14th, from the Chapel of Dickson Funeral Home beginning at 11 am with Rev. Randy Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.