He graduated from Central High School in 1946 and then served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Billy was a draftsman for Magnavox retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Marine Corps League and American Legion Post 47.
Surviving are his daughters, Cathy Chester; Amy (Andrew) Laurence; and Mary Payne; sons, Kevin Payne; and John Payne; grandchildren, Meghan (Patrick) Gengo; Joshua Chester; and Erika Payne; and sister, Nancy Wright. He was preceded in death by wife, Geraldine; sister, Lois Keuneke; and son-in-law, Robert Chester.
Funeral is 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Avenue with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also 6 – 8 PM Monday, October 7, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
