Billy D. Carrico

Billy D. Carrico, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Born May 25, 1926 in Terre Haute, IN, he was a World War II US Navy Veteran. He retired in 1989 from Our Sunday Visitor. He was a member of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Club of Printing House Craftsmen, and Master Gardener’s Association. Surviving are his wife, Bettie A. Carrico, of Fort Wayne; daughters, Terrie Carrico and Laura Carrico, both of Fort Wayne; Mary (Bryce) Burnworth, of Columbia City; Betsy (Ron) Spiegel, of North Webster; and son, Br. Mark Carrico, OFM, CAP, of Detroit, MI; grandchildren, Rachel (Miles) Malstaff, Joey (Kristen) Spiegel, Eric (Ashlee) Burnworth, Benjamin Burnworth, Vincent Burnworth, Amber Marley (David) Gavilanez and Carrie Marley; and great grandchildren, Annabelle and Alana Malstaff, Liam Burnworth, Aidan and Averie Gavilanez, and 13 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Earl Carrico and Francis Carrico and 2 sisters, Mary McFall and Lola Feree. Mass of Christian Burial is 2:00 pm Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 S. Clinton St. with calling one hour prior. Visitation is 6-8 pm Sunday at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Winchester Rd. Chapel, 6424 Winchester Rd. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Preferred memorials to American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society or Honor Flight NE Indiana. www. klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com