Edgar J. Bilbro: 1903 - 1998

Mattie Martin Bilbro: 1907 – 1997

Married: 1951

Mr. Bilbro was the Wilson Co. Farm Bureau President from December 1962 until September of 1982. Prior to his election as president, he was an elected Director for the Farm Bureau board of directors, where he continued until 1987. He held many offices for the Farm Bureau: President, V-President, Sec-Treas. While a director and officer, he served on the Executive Committee as well as several State and Regional committees. He was a Wilson County Voting delegate for the majority of the years he served on the board.

He also represented Tennessee at the National Farm Bureau Convention on three different occasions. He was a member of the National Egg Council and appeared before a Congressional Committee in Washington D.C. on their behalf. Mrs. Bilbro was a fierce supporter of her husband and his endeavors and a faithful advocate of agricultural issues in Wilson County and nationwide.

They were longtime members of Gladeville United Methodist Church and huge supporters of Liberty University. They were a generous couple with their time, energy, and financial contributions.