Mr. Billy Wayne DeFoor, age 83, of Ellijay, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Mr. DeFoor was born on July 18, 1943 in Atlanta to the late Clifford and Emily DeFoor. Mr. DeFoor proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard and the United States Marine Corp.

Survivors include his daughter Victoria Joanna DeFoor of Westminister, Maryland; son Dirk William DeFoor of Taney Town, Maryland; twelve grandchildren; and brother Wendell DeFoor of Ellijay.

Military honors will be held at Noon on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from the Logan Funeral Home Pavilion with the North Georgia Honor Guard officiating.

The staff of Logan Funeral Home and Chapel is honored to serve the DeFoor family.