Found Deceased TN - William "Billy" Hoyt Linn Jr, 67, missing from home, last seen on Jack Younger Lane, Paris, 15 Septembe 2025 *remains found February 2026*

William Hoyt Linn Jr., better known as Billy, has been missing from Henry County, TN, since September 15th, 2025. He was last seen on Jack Younger Lane wearing a black or dark blue Harley Davidson shirt and blue jeans.

His truck and his motorcycle were both left behind.

Billy is described as a 67-year-old male, 5' 7", 160 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes.

His son wants answers, and he wants Billy found one way or another.

If you own property near Jack Younger Lane, please walk around and look just in case something has been missed.

If you have heard something or think you may know something relevant, please say something.

Help his son find answers and closure by showing these pictures and reminding everyone that William Linn is still missing.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office (731) 642-1672.



December 18, 2025

The family of William “Billy” Hoyt Linn, Jr. is asking for volunteers to help them search for the missing Henry County man.

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Anyone willing to help is asked to meet at 11 a.m. at 410 Rison Street in Paris. (Saturday)

“Please wear bright colors and remember the terrain is rough, so wear boots and keep in mind that this will be an adult-only search with no children allowed,“ the family said. ”You will be asked to stay with your group while searching to ensure everyone’s safety.”

Organizers say they need enough volunteers to form two search groups. They request only adult volunteers for Saturday’s search.

NamUs:

Sadly, Mr. Linn was found deceased in TN last month. He has recently been identified. The Sheriff’s Dept. believes no foul play involved.

March 6, 2026

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that on Valentine’s Day, the Paris Police Department received a report of human remains being found near Rison Street and Jack Younger Lane. On March 5, the Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the remains belonged to William “Billy” H Linn, who was reported missing on September 18, 2025.