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Derek Billman Obituary

Derek Billman

Derek Billman, 21, of Marshfield, Missouri passed away June 17, 2013 at Cox Medical Center South.

Derek was a graduate of Marshfield High School and was an active reservist in the United State Army.

He was born October 7, 1991 in Springfield, Missouri to Dennis and Melanie Billman.

He is survived by his parents; his brothers and sisters Natasha Clark of Gardner, Kansas, Micah Billman of Springfield, Missouri, Jared Billman of Anchorage, Alaska and Quentin Rodney of St. Joseph, Missouri.

He is also survived by his grandparents Donald and Eleanor Reese of Panama City, Florida.

Memorial services for Derek will be at 6:00 P.M. Monday, June 24, 2013 at Greenlawn Funeral Home East.

Military honors will be at 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield, Missouri.

Published by News-Leader on Jun. 23, 2013.
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Alexis J

June 30, 2013

God alway's has a master plan...love all of you! Ed, Susan, and Rob (DuPree) Garrett

June 25, 2013

May God wrap HIS loving arms around your family.
Lee Anne Burton

June 25, 2013

So sad, but from what I hear he reached a lot of people. Wish we could be there. You are all in our hearts.

Jessica Gibson

June 24, 2013

Wow I cant't believe this :( Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Derek's! Derek you are in a much better place where there is no pain or suffering. God not only bless this family but help them in this time of sorrow and bring peace to their minds and hearts. -Amen

Ashley Poole

June 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss, prayers for your family.

Debbie Hunt

June 24, 2013

Prayers for all! He had God in his heart and we know he's in a wonderful place now! May he rest in peace! May God's hands be laid on the rest of the family during this time of sorrow!

Michelle Springmeyer

June 24, 2013

Keepin your family in my thoughts and prayers! It was always inspiring to watch Derek during our worship services at church, because his love for or King was so obvious. May you find comfort in His arms during this time.

Jill Phillips

June 24, 2013

So very sorry for your loss.
Prayers for the entire family.

Karen Ford

June 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chrystin Cobb-Smith

June 24, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss. I pray that our Heavenly Father wraps you in HIS big strong arms of love, strength and a peace that passes all understanding.

Deanna Ruda

June 24, 2013

Jarred, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My you have strength to overcome your lose.

Tim Logsdon

June 24, 2013

I am praying for comfort and peace for all of you in this.

Shannon Norman

June 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you...May the God of peace and comfort be with you and your family today...

Cynthia Cosco

June 24, 2013

You all are in my prayers for comfort that comes from the Holy Spirit as well as from the Lord.

Ken Harrell

June 24, 2013

Such a handsome young man! May God comfort you like only He can! We are praying for you.

Kaydee Curtis

June 23, 2013

My condolences to the family. May you have peace and comfort from the Almighty.

C Woods

June 23, 2013

My prayers are with the Billman family and with Kayla during this difficult time. May The Lord comfort you all.

Jennifer Whitmore

June 23, 2013

Prayers for all of the Billman Family. Prayers also to Kayla Holder and all of Derek's friends. May God be with you all during this difficult time.

Trina and Mark Holder

June 23, 2013

Sending all our families love and prayers to our family in Missouri, Kansas and Alaska. I miss you all and love you so much. We have lost a wonderful young man but will reside in the joy of knowing we will be with him again some day.

Kerri Haffner

June 23, 2013

we all will miss you a lot derek

kenneth Woolf SR

June 23, 2013

may god be with you derek and your family always we will all miss you.

kenneth Woolf SR

June 23, 2013

Betty Skinner

June 22, 2013

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