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Oct 6, 1938 - May 2, 2019
Carole, I just found our about Billy Ray's death. I'm so sorry to hear this. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Talbott
June 10, 2019 | Martinsville, IL
Carole, I just found out about Billy Ray's death. I'm so sad to hear this. Please know that I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Talbott
June 10, 2019 | Martinsville, IL
He will be sadly missed he was a good friend of dads.
Kathy Yealick Hand
May 18, 2019 | Robinson, IL | Friend
Scott and I were so shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the family; especially to you, Carole. Carol and Scott Van Dyke Broken Arrow, Ok.
Carol and Scott- Van Dyke
May 14, 2019 | Broken Arrow, OK | Friend
Carole,
I was so sorry to hear that your husband passed away.
I hope you find comfort in your memories, children and grandchildren.
God Bless You,
Susan Ambrose
Susan Ambrose
May 08, 2019 | Charleston, IL | Coworker
Will never forget my Uncle Billy...Live every moment, love everyday because before you know it your precious time slips away. Love you Uncle Billy, till we meet again ❤
Carol McMillan
May 07, 2019 | Tucson, AZ | Family
Carole,
We were so sorry to find out about "Mr. Auctioneer", Bill's passing. We still feel very blessed to have met him and you. You aquainted us with so many members of the family we had not met, through the Hill's reunion.
He was such an outgoing and funny person that I know you will miss dearly. May all your happy memories help guide you through this difficult time. We are so sorry we can not attend his services, you and the rest of your family will be in our thoughts and...
Anita Williams
May 06, 2019 | Martinsville, IN | Family
So very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was a wonderful person and now is an angel in heaven. One of my fondest memories was when he and Terry Hammond would do the auctioning at the Burris,Miller, Staley reunions. RIP Billy. Love, Sheryl Redman
Sheryl Redman
May 05, 2019 | Fort Myers, FL | Family
Carole, Sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was an inspirational community leader and an exemplary head of a family . His positive legacy in the community and within his family is assured. Blessings to you and your family. Prayers.
Jim Hires
May 05, 2019 | Champaign, IL | Family
Billy Ray Burris, age 80, of Casey IL passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born October 6, 1938 in Clark County, IL. He was the son of Everett Burris and Effie Colvin Burris. On March 17, 1961 he married Carole Lee Cribelar at Willow Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Carole Lee Burris and sister, Lucy Montgomery of Martinsville, IL. Son, Tony Burris (Tina) of Casey IL, children, Danielle (Nathan) Deters of Teutopolis, IL, Toni Rae (Jerimyah) Budd of Casey, IL, and children Avery and Lorelei Budd. Daughter, Cherri Finney (Chris) of Hobe Sound, FL, children Jessica (Stephen) Nix and children Reagan, Riley, Reece of IN, Jerusha (Travis) Dykes and sons Logan and Landon of Hobe Sound, FL, Jacinda (Jac) Crawford and daughter Madelyn of Munford, AL, Jordan Finney (Katherine) and sons Camden and Bentley of Hobe Sound, FL and Jared Finney of Hobe Sound, FL. Daughter, Christi Dodd and children Nathalie, Javier, and Aaliyah of Carmel, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Max, Maxine, Eugene, Dean, Elizabeth Perkins, Kenneth, Victor, Marjorie Hammond, John, Betty Darling, Bobbie Joe, Buddy and Nancy Lee.
He graduated from Casey High school in 1956. He served his country in the U. S Army from to 1961-1967.
Softball was his passion and he announced Casey Girls home games for nearly 15 years. He was a Director of the Illinois ASA Softball Museum in Casey, Illinois and a recipient of the Casey Softball Hall of Honor. On April 13, 2019 he was inducted into the Illinois State Hall of Fame.
He was also the president of the Casey-Westfield Alumni Association, where he presented scholarships to several graduates of C-WHS.
Donations can be made to the Illinois USA Softball Museum, P.O. Box 92, Casey, IL 62420 or Casey-Westfield Alumni Association, P.O. Box 202, Casey IL 62420.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Casey United Methodist Church with Rev. Gene Southard and Rev. Gary Fairchild officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Kickapoo Cemetery, rural Martinsville, IL with Graveside Military Rites by the Casey VFW and Martinsville American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday evening at Casey United Methodist Church, 703 N State Hwy 49, Casey, IL.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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