Claude Douglas Bilyeu Obituary

We bid farewell to Claude Douglas Bilyeu of Portland, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 5, 2026 at the age of 62. Claude touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Claude Harmon Bilyeu and Helen Juanita Matthews-Bilyeu; and his siblings, Ray Edward Bilyeu and Judith Ann Bilyeu. He is survived by: his son Lucas Bilyeu of Lakeland, FL; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Dickerson (CJ) of Portland, Gavin Bilyeu (Kaylie) of Portland and Mashalya Bilyeu of Lakeland, FL; his great grandchildren, Emma Kate Dickerson and Eli Dickerson; his sisters, Sharon Cantrell (Melvin) of Portland and Rose Nunley (George) of McMinnville, TN; and his daughter-in-law Jeannie Chaffin (Jason) of Portland. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.