Billy J. Foust, 78, of Linden, TN, formerly of Brighton, passed away on Wednesday, March 13 in his home. He served 20 years in the U. S. Navy and 40 years as the business owner of Billy's Auto Shop in Brighton until he retired. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Vickie Biggs Foust; three daughters, Julie (Tom) Shelton and Barbara Foust, both of Brighton and Khristina (Chris) Roper of Clarksville, TN; one son, Samuel Foust of Clarksville, TN; one sister, Zelma Graham of Knoxville; one brother, Elmer (Imogene) Foust of Knoxville; one sister-in-law, Ola Foust of Heiskell, TN; three grandchildren, one grandson-in-law, ten great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Laverne Speedy Foust and his mother, Clara Rhodes. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.