Billy Joe was a beloved husband (Shirley Nettles), father (Monica (Jeff) MacNerland, Devona (Richard) Sherrard, and Tina Clingon), grandfather (Paula, Matthew, Nathan, Gabrielle, Amber, Brandon, and Jacob), great-grandfather (Evan, Isaac, Brinley, Hadlee, Jayden, Brayden, Amethyst, and Charlotte), and brother (Wilma Jean Franklen).
He loved fishing, hunting, tinkering in the garage, and working on cars and lawn mowers. Billy Joe loved spending time with his family. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he found comfort from reading the Bible everyday.
A visitation for Billy will be held Friday, December 6, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Billy will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115-2277.